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Giant wētā (2nd of 3)

Giant wētā

This wētā (Deinacrida elegans) is found only in the Kaikōura Ranges, in the north-east of the South Island. It is very noticeable, with red legs and a brown abdomen. Wētā live in narrow crevices on steep rock cliffs.

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Andy Dennis, 'Mountains - Alpine plants and animals', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/photograph/14321/giant-weta (accessed 21 April 2024)

Story by Andy Dennis, published 24 Sep 2007, updated 1 Feb 2017