The tuatara is famous because it is the only survivor of an ancient group of reptiles that roamed the earth at the same time as dinosaurs. It hasn't changed much in over 225 million years! The relatives of tuatara died out about 60 million years ago which is why the tuatara is called a ‘living fossil’. Tuatara once lived throughout the mainland of New Zealand but rats and people drove them to extinction there. They are now found only on 37 off-shore islands and mainland islands like the Karori Sanctuary. Total tuatara population on all these islands is estimated to be between 50,000 and 100,000. Adapted for fabric design from my pen drawing in my sketchbook: https://instagram.com/p/6irlyTDvMn/?taken-by=smuk_design
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Design #4520542Subtle linen textured, DIY-friendly self-adhesive, removable and cleanable wallcovering for smooth, flat, non-textured surfaces
- 13 inch vertical repeat of the design
- 24 inches wide and available in lengths of 1 foot, 3, 6, 9 or 12 feet
- Eco-friendly inks, formaldehyde-, phthalate-, and PVC-free
- Great for upgrading rooms, temporary spaces, bookcases and an array of craft projects
- Matte finish
- Country of Origin: USA
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NZ Native lizard Tuatara natural on long white cloud
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Illustration/Graphic Design/Surface Design Based in Nelson, New Zealand. Mum of 2. Bachelor of Arts & Media Graduate. Please message me for scale requests and licensing inquiries.
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