In 2010, conservationists began releasing captive-bred wētāpunga after the species survived naturally on one island; 15 years and 11,000 releases later, four generations are established on two islands |
In 2010, conservationists began releasing captive-bred wētāpunga after the species survived naturally on one island; 15 years and 11,000 releases later, four generations are established on two islands/Image: Getty Images A giant insect that can grow to nearly 10cm and weigh as much as a mouse is showing signs of recovery after decades of decline.The…