Cave Weta

 

There are 60 species of Cave Weta

  • The cave weta's body is dwarfed by its VERY long antennae and legs
  • Unlike other weta, the cave weta can live up to seven years
  • Cave weta are mostly found in caves, which is a good place to hide from predators like rats, but they can also be found in other dark places such as under houses and logs
Cave Weta

 

Cave Weta. Photo by George Gibbs

  • Cave weta are silent creatures and cannot hear
  • Cave Weta can give people a huge fright when they jump but are generally harmless
  • Cave weta can jump up to two metres!

 

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