Natural history books

Books about the unique and incredible natural environment and science research of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Mangō: Sharks and Rays of Aotearoa

Mangō: Sharks and Rays of Aotearoa

The fascinating lives of Aotearoa New Zealand’s sharks and rays.
Te Papa Te Taiao Nature Series: Native Plants of Aotearoa

Te Papa Te Taiao Nature Series: Native Plants of Aotearoa

A handy introduction to the unique flora of Aotearoa New Zealand, for the backyard, bach, and backpack.
Te Papa Te Taiao Nature Series: Native Birds of Aotearoa

Te Papa Te Taiao Nature Series: Native Birds of Aotearoa

A handy introduction to the unique birdlife of Aotearoa New Zealand, for the backyard, bach, and backpack.
Nature — Stilled

Nature — Stilled

Stunning photographs of remarkable natural history specimens from the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Lost Gold: Ornithology of the subantarctic Auckland Islands

Lost Gold: Ornithology of the subantarctic Auckland Islands

The first ever book about the birds of this subantarctic island group
New Zealand Seaweeds: An Illustrated Guide

New Zealand Seaweeds: An Illustrated Guide

The definitive and expert guide to the seaweeds of New Zealand’s coastal waters
100 Natural History Treasures of Te Papa

100 Natural History Treasures of Te Papa

An insider’s guide to the natural treasures of New Zealand’s national museum.
Buller’s Birds of New Zealand: The Complete Work of JG Keulemans (New Edition)

Buller’s Birds of New Zealand: The Complete Work of JG Keulemans (New Edition)

New Zealand's best-loved birds come alive in luminous colour in Buller’s Birds of New Zealand: The Complete Work of JG Keulemans.
Whales and Dolphins of Aotearoa New Zealand

Whales and Dolphins of Aotearoa New Zealand

For centuries whales and dolphins have captured our imaginations. We have revered and mythologised them, hunted them to the brink of extinction and passionately protected them. But how much do we really know?
The Essential Audrey Eagle: Botanical Art of New Zealand

The Essential Audrey Eagle: Botanical Art of New Zealand

The Essential Audrey Eagle: Botanical Art of New Zealand offers botanists, gardeners, and art lovers Audrey Eagle’s exquisite botanical artworks – in a compact, portable format.
Awesome Forces: The Natural Hazards that Threaten New Zealand

Awesome Forces: The Natural Hazards that Threaten New Zealand

Massively updated, the new edition of Te Papa Press’s bestselling introduction to New Zealand’s natural hazards and disasters is more relevant than ever.

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Natural history books

Mangō: Sharks and Rays of Aotearoa

Te Papa Te Taiao Nature Series: Native Plants of Aotearoa

Te Papa Te Taiao Nature Series: Native Birds of Aotearoa

Nature — Stilled

Lost Gold: Ornithology of the subantarctic Auckland Islands

New Zealand Seaweeds: An Illustrated Guide

100 Natural History Treasures of Te Papa

Buller’s Birds of New Zealand: The Complete Work of JG Keulemans (New Edition)

Whales and Dolphins of Aotearoa New Zealand

The Essential Audrey Eagle: Botanical Art of New Zealand

Awesome Forces: The Natural Hazards that Threaten New Zealand