1. African elephant
   Slow loris
2. Rabbit
   Lemur

This particular breed of rabbit is known as the 'New Zealand Rabbit.' They reach an average weight of up to 12 pounds.

1. Aye-aye
   Tarsier
2. Mouse
   Gibbon

A mouse is known for its large ears, long tail and pointed nose. In 2018, an eradication effort was attempted to preserve native bird species on the Antipodes Islands.

1. Spider monkey
   Goat
2. Pygmy marmoset
   Penguin

Goats are considered relatives of sheep and have over 300 breeds. While sheep are famous for proliferation in New Zealand, there are also many goats to be found there.

1. Sloth
   Blue whale
2. Rhino
   Bandicoot

The largest mammal in existence, the blue whale can weigh almost 200 tons, and its heart is the size of a small room. In spite of this, very little is known about the species.

1. Lesser bushbaby
   Ferret
2. Echidna
   Tapir

Ferrets are small mammals that can do a whole lot of damage. Like mice, rats, and other rodents, they're responsible for damaging native bird and reptile populations in island nations including New Zealand.

1. Giant anteater
   African elephant
2. Human
   Whitetail deer

Also referred to as Virginia Deer, the whitetail deer weighs up to 300 pounds. During the spring and winter, these deer are reddish-brown, while in the fall and winter they appear gray-brown.

1. Tarsier
   Lemur
2. Hedgehog
   Pygmy marmoset

Hedgehogs are said to have arrived on the islands in the 1870s. They were brought by European colonists and have now spread across the country, preying on native animals.

1. Gibbon
   Pig
2. Aye-aye
   Slow loris

Pigs have large heads and long snouts which are used to find food. They are believed to have been the first domesticated animals.

1. Long-tailed bat
   Spider monkey
2. Platypus
   Shrew

The long-tailed bat, which is also called the New Zealand long-tailed bat, is one of just over a dozen bat species found in New Zealand. These bats generally feast on insects, and can fly nearly 40 miles per hour to find them!

1. Moonrat
   Lesser bushbaby
2. Cow
   Penguin

Cows make up a large part of New Zealand's economy, as milk is among their major exports. Take that, sheep!

1. Bandicoot
   Echidna
2. Sperm whale
   Sloth

Sperm whales are commonly called the cachalot. Although they only give birth every four to 20 years, the female sperm whale cares for their young for a full decade.

1. Tapir
   Pygmy marmoset
2. Rat
   Giant anteater

Most people aren't too fond of rats, but New Zealand takes their animus to a whole new level. According to the Guardian, the country will be rat-free by 2050 after undergoing a massive rodent extermination.

1. Tarsier
   Striped dolphin
2. Lemur
   Orca

The striped dolphin is one of the most common, traveling in groups of 25-100 in tropical waters. They can be found all around the world and can thrive for almost 60 years.

1. Gibbon
   Miniroo
2. Slow loris
   Wallaby

Wallabies are closely related to the kangaroo clan. Found across the south pacific, wallabies use their tails for balance and their powerful legs for hopping -- and fighting, sometimes.

1. New Zealand horse
   Aye-aye
2. African elephant
   Mule

A mule is the hybrid young of a female horse and a male donkey. Mules appear in an array of colors, shapes and sizes, weighing up to 1,000 pounds.

1. Lesser bushbaby
   Platypus
2. Penguin
   New Zealand fur seal

Commonly referred to as kekeno, the New Zealand fur seal can be seen on the country's rocky coastlines. These expert swimmers prefer to be left alone and free from human interaction.

1. Wallaby
   Sloth
2. Weasel
   Mole

Despite their cute appearance, weasels are deceitful animals. Their extremely quick metabolisms allow them to eat nearly half their body weight daily.

1. Red deer
   Reindeer
2. Pygmy marmoset
   Tapir

As its name suggests, the red deer is usually reddish-brown, and is closely related to the American elk. Hunting and "commercial culling" have resulted in the population being much smaller today than in the mid-20th century.

1. Gibbon
   Orca
2. Giant anteater
   Tarsier

The orca is also called the killer whale and can be easily recognized by its black and white markings. Orcas belong to the dolphin family and are its largest member; however, their population across the world is in decline, especially in the Pacific Northwest. About 50,000 exist in the wild.

1. Spider monkey
   Hare
2. Meercat
   Jackalope

Hares closely resemble rabbits but are noted for having longer ears. Despite their lower fat content, they are a source of meat in many cultures.

1. Echidna
   Aye-aye
2. Shrew
   Stoat

Another name for the stoat is the short-tailed weasel. As a form of rabbit control, these mammals were introduced to the country of New Zealand in the latter part of the 19th century.

1. Elephant seal
   Lemur
2. sea lion
   Long-nosed rush

In fact, only male elephant seals have their distinctive "trunk." They can also weigh 4 tons and span nearly 20 feet!

1. Fin whale
   Great white shark
2. Orca
   Platypus

The fin whale is considered the world's second-largest species. It is referred to as the finback whale and previously called the herring or razorback whale.

1. Sheep
   Tapir
2. Goat
   Llama

It's true what they say: there are more sheep in New Zealand than there are people. In fact, there are about 10 sheep for every person in the country -- upwards of 40 million.

1. Hornless walrus
   Harp seal
2. New Zealand sea lion
   Bandicoot

New Zealand sea lions are declining in population, and they are currently the rarest sea lion. Fishing nets pose the greatest threat to them, which is why the government is working to protect them.

1. Tarsier
   Red deer
2. Chamois
   Sloth

This goat-antelope species, the chamois, is abundant throughout much of the world including the European Alps. It is a popular animal to hunt on New Zealand's South Island.

1. Red deer
   Elk
2. Moose
   Lesser bushbaby

Moose are excellent swimmers and sometimes even travel miles at a time through the water. Despite their size, they are herbivores, preferring lichen and taller shrubs.

1. Fallow deer
   Red deer
2. Moose
   Penguin

Although this species of deer originated in Europe, it has been brought to New Zealand and numerous other countries. The fallow deer can live up to 16 years.

1. Gibbon
   Brushtail possum
2. Lemur
   Shrew

The brushtail possum is a nocturnal mammal and the second largest of the possum family. In the 1850s they were initiated into New Zealand as a means of introducing a fur industry.

1. Giant dolphin
   Sea whale
2. Sei whale
   Tapir

Sei whales are an endangered species. Like other marine mammals, they are vulnerable to human behavior in the ocean, and the combination of climate change, hunting, and commercial fishing operations have led to their declining numbers.

1. Major fish
   White whale
2. River dolphin
   Hector's dolphin

Hector's dolphin is native to New Zealand and is one of the smallest aquatic mammals. This group was named after Scottish naturalist and geologist Sir James Hector.

1. Tahr
   Mountain deer
2. Goat
   Sloth

The Tahr is believed to be a relative of wild goat. This species was established in New Zealand's Southern Alps and has since been hunted for recreational purposes.

1. Kiore
   Slow loris
2. Tarsier
   Penguin

The kiore was among the first mammals in New Zealand, and is believed to be responsible for the extinction of some bird species. Today, they are relatively uncommon, and will likely be wiped out by 2050 in order to preserve other vulnerable species.

1. Sambar deer
   Lesser bushbaby
2. Aye-aye
   Fawn

The sambar deer is found in the North Island, and was originally brought to New Zealand from Sri Lanka, where it originated. There are just 2 main herds in New Zealand, and the species is listed as "vulnerable."

1. Penguin
   Leopard seal
2. Tiger seal
   Seaseal

Leopard seals are one of the more aggressive seals out there, eating everything from penguins to other species' seal pups! You don't want to run into these guys, whose only predators are humans, orcas, and, rarely, elephant seals.

1. Blue bat
   Grapeseed bat
2. Fruit bat
   Lesser short-tailed bat

Habitat loss and pesky rodents have led to the decline of this little guy, who resides on the North Island. In winter, these bats stay in their roosts, where they go into a state of torpor, leaving again when the weather warms up.

1. Polydoo
   Dingo
2. NZ fox
   Kuri

The Kuri is a Polynesian dog which was lived in New Zealand for hundreds of years before becoming extinct. It is likely that cross-breeding with European dogs resulted in their becoming rare and then non-existent.

1. Dusky dolphin
   Bottle-nosed dolphin
2. Aye-aye
   Dolphino

The dusky dolphin is an acrobat at sea! They're famous for their streamlined bodies and the incredible way that they flip and twist in the air.

1. Lesser bushbaby
   Moose
2. Wapiti
   Z deer

With a weight of up to 450 kilograms, the wapiti deer is known as the world's largest round-horned deer. With no hunting restrictions, they are hunted year-round in New Zealand.