Henry (tuatara)

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/henry--tuatara-

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the scientific name?Sphenodon punctatus
2. What is the habitat?Queens Park, Invercargill, New Zealand
3. How old is Henry the Tuatara?Henry was born in the late 19th or early 20th century, making him one of the oldest known tuataras.
4. Where does Henry live now?Henry lives in Queens Park, Invercargill, New Zealand, in a new purpose‑built habitat.

Rhynchocephalia: An ancient order of reptiles, of which the tuatara is the only surviving member.
Parietal Eye: A light-sensitive organ on the top of the head, common in some reptiles, that helps regulate circadian rhythms.
Genetic Reservoir: A population or group of individuals that possess a significant and valuable pool of genetic diversity for a species.
Circadian Rhythms: The natural, internal processes that regulate the sleep-wake cycle and other daily biological rhythms.