A little while ago I introduced you to some of the coolest arachnids that live in the bug room. Today we are looking at some of the other brilliant bugs that also live there! Don’t worry, there are no spiders in the blog this week! Now, in no particular order: Balthazar Do you like the…
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Hi everyone, I’m Beth the Deputy Head of Reptiles and Invertebrates here at Wingham Wildlife Park! I thought there would be no better way to start my first blog here than to introduce you to some of my favourite invertebrates living here at Wingham on my bug list. Part 1: Arachnids Warning! If you fear…
Joke Where do bugs listen to music? Spoti-fly Fun Fact They can spit a chemical which can cause temporary blindness as a defense mechanism and their bite is said to be more painful than a bee sting. Spooky Fact Assassin bugs are also known as kissing bugs because they like to bite the lips and…
The Two Spotted Assassin Bug Natural History Size The Two Spotted Assassin Bug can grow up to 4cm. Habitat and Distribution They inhabit forests in tropical Africa. They can be found in Kenya, Guinea Senegal, Zambia, Gambia, Mali, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Niger, Sudan, Somalia, Chad, Uganda, Ethiopia, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Zimbabwe, Togo,…
African Hermit Orb Weaver Size Females can grow up to 25mm (1 inch) in body length, but males are significantly smaller, growing to only around 4mm (0.15 inches). Habitat and Distribution They can be found in tropical Africa but has also been introduced to parts of South America. Age They only live for about one…
Ever wondered what it is like to be a part of the reptile and invertebrate team here at Wingham? Keep reading to see what the team get up to during their day to ensure that everything runs smoothly. Our day usually starts with three keepers. In the morning, one person is responsible for everyone that…
When walking through our Reptile House you will pass our kitchen area where the keepers prepare food for the reptiles and complete all of their paperwork. But at the back of the kitchen you will spot some vivariums. These vivariums house some species that we do not have on display for you to see, so…
The International Day of Forests is celebrated on 21st March every year and is celebrated to promote the significance of all forest types. It was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012. Forests are areas of land covered with trees; it is a very broad term that encompasses many different types of ecosystems,…
Hello! Today, I am going to introduce you to a species of tarantula that I share the same hair colour with, Poecilotheria metallica. Commonly known as the Gooty Ornamental, this feisty, fast and blue haired tarantula hails from the rainforest areas of India, such as Gooty and Madras, making its arboreal home in the hollows…
On the 29th of May 2024, I went and visited Wingham Wildlife Park for the last time as a Junior Journalist. As it was half-term there were many fun activities to do, such as arts and crafts and learning about teeth and claws of animals (past and present) on the touch tables. It was a…
