11,000 wētāpunga released over 15 years now thriving on two islands

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What happened

Wētāpunga, the largest giant wētā species in New Zealand, is rebounding after years of decline caused by habitat destruction and invasive predators.

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  • Reported by Times of India and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:49:22 UTC.

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