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Cherry Shrimp Natural History Size This shrimp species can grow up to 4cm. Habitat and Distribution They can be found inhabiting freshwater steams, ponds and lakes in Taiwan. Age These shrimps have an expected lifespan of 2 years. Diet They feed on Algae. Groups and Breeding Females develop eggs and release a pheromone to signal…
Trinidad Bat Cave Cockroach Natural History Size The Trinidad Bat Cave Cockroach has an approximate length of 5.5 cm. Males are normally smaller than females and have longer wings, and a smaller rear sternite than females have. Habitat and Distribution They are native to Central & South America inhabiting dry guano-rich areas in caves. They’re…
Sunny Stick Insect Natural History Size These insects grow to around 85 mm and males are typically smaller than females. Habitat and Distribution They can be found in temperate and tropical forests in the Philippines. They are tolerant of both dry and wet conditions and generally prefer to live-in trees and bushes where they camouflage…
It was fantastic to see how many of you enjoyed our live stream talk about the wild birds around the park. If you missed it, you can catch up HERE. It is feeling so spring-like outside at the moment I thought it would be great to talk about some of the wild birds to look…
An invasive species is one that has been introduced to a new environment. It’s presence there has a negative impact, sometimes on a large scale. There are many reasons for these introductions. It may have been accidental, rats for example stowed away on ships and were transported unknowingly. Plants have been imported for peoples gardens…
Emperor Scorpion Natural History Size They are a large scorpion species which grows up to 20 cm. Habitat and Distribution Emperor scorpions like to burrow underground and beneath rocks in the savannahs and tropical forests of west Africa. Age These scorpions have a lifespan of 5-8 years. Diet They are carnivores which feed on termites…
Gooty Ornamental Tarantula Natural History Size These tarantulas have a 15-20 cm leg span when fully grown. Habitat and Distribution They live in the forests of Gooty, India, hence the name. Living in holes of tall trees where they create funnel webs. Age Females can live up to 10-12 years whereas males only live for…
White-clawed Crayfish Natural History Size These crayfish grow to between 6-12 cm and weigh up to 90g. Habitat and Distribution This is a freshwater species found in the UK and throughout Europe in Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, France, Germany, Italy, Montenegro, Slovenia, Spain and Switzerland. Age They can live between 8-12 years. Diet This…
Sun Beetle Natural History Size This medium sized beetle measures 20-30mm as an adult. The larvae are very small when they first hatch but can grow to 60mm. Habitat and Distribution They live in tropical areas of west and central Africa. Age From egg to beetle takes 3 to 5 months and then adults live…
Pancake Slug Natural History Size This slug grows to a length of 12cm. Habitat and Distribution The Pancake Slug is native to Jamaica. However, it has also been introduced to other countries where they are considered a pest. These countries include Barbados, Bermuda, Dominican Republic, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and Cuba. Age The average lifespan…
