Part of what makes New Zealand so special as a country is its native wildlife. New Zealand’s isolation has nurtured creatures that exist nowhere else in the world – creatures that are just a little bit weird. Since the arrival of human beings on the islands, most of New Zealand’s unique species have become endangered and some, like the moa, have disappeared entirely. Of course, conservation efforts are in place, and you can support them by taking nature tours when you visit New Zealand. It really is a privilege to see such creatures in the wild. Here’s a list of the ten weirdest native New Zealand animals: