weta

 Wetapunga are insects and endangered, but auckland zoo are breading them. there are more then 70 species of weta. there over 50 species of cave weta.

Weta have antenna that is longer than its body it is so they can feel there they are going and where there food are. When weta come out of there egg they can be the size of a grain of rice. weta look like a big strong grasshopper or crickets with long antennae.

you can find them in forest, caves, under stones, logs, and in trees. you can find them in hieing spots that is because they don't want to be eaten by other animals. Now there are four island that only have weta and insect for the weta to eat.

Weta can break into three parts. Giant weta can grow up to 28 gms in weight and about 60mm long. wetapunga have long legs and can help them climb trees for safety. Nelson alpine weta is a very shy weta which hides in burrows during the day and comes out to feed at night.