We have been waiting patiently, well maybe not patiently....expectantly....eagerly....and finally last night the first baby Cook Strait Giant Weta were spotted. Once the adults have breed and the female has laid her eggs they die, so we have not had any adult Giant Weta on display for about 3 or 4 months. It has been a long wait but definitely worth it, we have estimated that there are about 50 but there could be as many as 100+. They are about 6 - 7mm in length (they grow up 70mm in length) and are enjoying a diet of leaves and fish food (yes fish food - a great source of protein apparently!!).
Next time you visit the aquarium see if you can spot them....
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