

A knot of Otago skinks, including many recently born young, bask in the sun in their enclosure at Orokonui. Photo by Elton Smith. : Aiding reptile revival
A knot of Otago skinks, including many recently born young, bask in the sun in their enclosure at Orokonui. Photo by Elton Smith. : Aiding reptile revival


The green skink, named for the green band running down its back, is the latest newcomer to Orokonui. Photos by Carey Knox. : Aiding reptile revival
The green skink, named for the green band running down its back, is the latest newcomer to Orokonui. Photos by Carey Knox. : Aiding reptile revival


The jewelled gecko, seen here basking on a ngaio tree, is now well-established at Orokonui. : Aiding reptile revival
The jewelled gecko, seen here basking on a ngaio tree, is now well-established at Orokonui. : Aiding reptile revival


The korero gecko, perhaps the most common of Orokonui’s lizards, is seldom seen, being a night creature. : Aiding reptile revival
The korero gecko, perhaps the most common of Orokonui’s lizards, is seldom seen, being a night creature. : Aiding reptile revival
Aiding reptile revival
Herpetologist Carey Knox casts his eye over the lizards to be found at Orokonui Ecosanctuary.
