wetland crossword

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Across
  1. 3. : Māori word for wetland or swamp.
  2. 5. : Brown teal, a rare native duck found in wetlands.
  3. 6. : Purple swamp hen commonly seen in New Zealand wetlands.
  4. 9. : Small native fish, one of the species known as whitebait.
  5. 10. : The natural home or environment of a plant or animal.
  6. 12. : Guardian or caretaker of the natural environment.
  7. 14. : Life force or vital essence of all living things.
  8. 15. : Bird; many native species depend on healthy wetlands.
  9. 17. : Freshwater crayfish found in clean streams and wetlands.
  10. 18. : Large native insect often found in damp or forested areas.
  11. 20. : Flax plant, important for weaving and bird habitat.
  12. 21. : The process of returning a damaged ecosystem to health.
Down
  1. 1. : Protecting and managing natural resources and species.
  2. 2. tou roa : Long-tailed bat; New Zealand’s only native land mammal.
  3. 3. : Wetland plant (bulrush/cattail) used for weaving and shelter.
  4. 4. henga : Local wetland area in West Auckland, rich in biodiversity.
  5. 7. : Animal without a backbone; includes insects, worms, and snails.
  6. 8. : Variety of living species within an ecosystem.
  7. 11. kuwharuwharu : Longfin eel; migrates to the ocean to breed.
  8. 13. : Tall swamp forest tree; home to insects and birds.
  9. 15. : Bittern, a shy wetland bird that hides among raupō.
  10. 16. : Caterpillar or grub; part of many insect life cycles.
  11. 19. : The study of how living things interact with each other and their environment.