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In the highlands of New Zealand, reptiles such as the Cascade Gecko have also managed to defy conventional limitations associated with their cold-blooded nature. Unlike their relatives across the globe, these geckos give birth to live young as an adaptation to their colder environment, allowing them to thrive in extreme conditions. This adaptability underscores New Zealand’s unique evolutionary trajectory, further separating it from its neighbor, Australia, where reptiles dominate the landscape.