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New Zealand is home to many fascinating insects.  Last week we studied the Weta as our critter of the week.

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New Zealand is home to many fascinating insects.  Last week we studied the Weta as our critter of the week.

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Here is what we learned....
1.  Weta are only found in NZ
2.  Weta have six legs
3.  They have a hard covering called an exoskeleton
4.  They have two long antenna
5.  They live in the bush or garden or in a cave
6.  They chew holes in manuka trees
7.  They eat wood
8.  Wetas can hide underwater to escape predators.

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Tusked Weta Vs Foraging Pig | Wild New Zealand | BBC Earth

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The native cicada is heard throughout the bush on a summer's day

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The native cicada is heard throughout the bush on a summer's day

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Cicadas begin their life as an egg under the ground.  They emerge from the soil and begin a short journey to the nearest tree trunk. They waddle over the earth and climb up the trunk.  The male cicada "sings" to the female.  This is to attract her so they can mate.  The male "drums" are on the underside of his abdomen to make this noise.

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A first look at some of the footage I shot January-March 2014 for my documentary film project Return of the Cicadas. Feel free to link/embed this video but do not copy or host on other sites.

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The Giant Centipede:  Wait till I show you the one I found at my place!

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The Giant Centipede:  Wait till I show you the one I found at my place!

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NZ Giant Centipedes are not insects because they have lots more legs than 6

It grows up to 25 cm in length; it is the largest centipede in New Zealand (find a ruler to see how long that is)

They are found under stones and logs in bush or gardens.  I found mine in the woodpile

It is large, fast and venomous and can deliver a poisonous bite using its razor sharp, claw-tipped pincers.

It is a carnivore (eats meat) feeding on insects, spiders, snails, slugs and worms after killing them with a lethal injection of poison. They also kill small lizards

They have an enemy.  Rats have reduced the numbers of these giant centipedes.

The female centipedes carry their young to protect them

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Giant Centipedes are incredible.  Check this out...

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Giant Centipedes are incredible.  Check this out...

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This Giant Centipede lives in America. That's lucky for us!

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Follow a Giant Centipede on Its Hunt for a Meal

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Growing to be more than 11 inches long and equipped with venomous pincers, the giant centipede is a deadly nocturnal hunter.

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Creepy Yet Heartwarming: Centipede Mother "Hugs" Its Babies | National Geographic

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wolf live in atrica they eat meats . and clever smart