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New Zealand · Nature & Wildlife · Hard
What is the name of the ancient conifer species, Agathis australis, that can live for over 2,000 years, grow to over 50 metres tall, and produces a valuable gum once extensively dug by gumdiggers?
Answer: Kauri — The kauri, found only in the northern North Island, is one of the largest trees in the world by volume. Tāne Mahuta in Waipoua Forest, named after the Māori god of the forest, is the largest living kauri.
- A Kauri ✓
- B Tōtara
- C Rimu
- D Kahikatea
The kauri, found only in the northern North Island, is one of the largest trees in the world by volume. Tāne Mahuta in Waipoua Forest, named after the Māori god of the forest, is the largest living kauri.