Giant weta are the largest insect in the world, they are old enough that they have out lived the dinosaurs! There ears are so sensitive, they feel the vibrations of sounds around them.
In small islands off the New Zealand coast, the giant weta can be found next to, or in large trees. The giant weta will choose a plant diet over a meat one, mainly eating green leaves off trees and shrubs.
The anatomy of giant weta is unique, consisting of spikes on its legs and ears next to its knees.
Giant weta can grow to 100mm long and weigh 70 grams. They walk slowly and are too heavy to jump, making them easy prey for lizzards and birds, for 3-4 years of age.
Giant weta are not aggressive and will not bite or kick, some people call giant weta gentle giants.
New Zealand giant weta are endangered due to forestry and introduced species such as rodents, stoats and weasels.
To live, a giant weta needs a home (habitat), food (green leaves) and islands with less predators and forestry.
The giant weta’s scientific (latin) name is Deinacrida Heteracantha.
In small islands off the New Zealand coast, the giant weta can be found next to, or in large trees. The giant weta will choose a plant diet over a meat one, mainly eating green leaves off trees and shrubs.
The anatomy of giant weta is unique, consisting of spikes on its legs and ears next to its knees.
Giant weta can grow to 100mm long and weigh 70 grams. They walk slowly and are too heavy to jump, making them easy prey for lizzards and birds, for 3-4 years of age.
Giant weta are not aggressive and will not bite or kick, some people call giant weta gentle giants.
New Zealand giant weta are endangered due to forestry and introduced species such as rodents, stoats and weasels.
To live, a giant weta needs a home (habitat), food (green leaves) and islands with less predators and forestry.
The giant weta’s scientific (latin) name is Deinacrida Heteracantha.