tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8519638191408360845.post7688288702315396580..comments2024-01-01T21:19:43.721+13:00Comments on THE LAST VISIBLE DOG: The Amazing Giant Weta of New ZealandKatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12453125929159161583noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8519638191408360845.post-31380722663226075982011-12-04T23:22:52.458+13:002011-12-04T23:22:52.458+13:00I am not surprised that the Kiore hasn't wiped...I am not surprised that the Kiore hasn't wiped out these insectoid nightmares, they probably run in the other direction as fast as they can. I don't mind snakes and rats (other peoples nightmares) but insects and spiders tap into some deep hard wired irrational fear (probably some evolutionary self preservation adaptation) in a way that would have me look, but not handle one of these beasties. Having said all of that I do admire people (usually the artist) who sees beauty in all things - and there is a beauty to be beheld - if we can detach ourselves from our fears. I think insects were a great inspiration for the special effects artists on movies such as "Alien" - which is the scariest movie I have ever seen. You can look for insects Katherine, I shall view and smell the flowers!Aldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11030108176895480287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8519638191408360845.post-38560153266454135102011-12-04T07:50:49.373+13:002011-12-04T07:50:49.373+13:00Robert! Fear not! They are slow and gentle creat...Robert! Fear not! They are slow and gentle creatures!<br /><br />GB. Yes! An amazing experience. I love the smaller ones in the garden. So many people do not treasure these rare wonders.<br /><br />HyperC: I think so too! And this is a female, see her ovipositor? Some people think it is a sting.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12453125929159161583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8519638191408360845.post-88240176955481588922011-12-04T03:40:58.140+13:002011-12-04T03:40:58.140+13:00That is some big insect ( and looks kind of friend...That is some big insect ( and looks kind of friendly?)!<br /><br />Anna :o]hyperCRYPTICalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11967085628384237933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8519638191408360845.post-86963866708597672652011-12-03T17:46:04.153+13:002011-12-03T17:46:04.153+13:00Seeing a Giant Weta and photographing it would be ...Seeing a Giant Weta and photographing it would be such an amazing experience.GBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10289400344300258872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8519638191408360845.post-83114846865436307262011-12-03T16:26:40.610+13:002011-12-03T16:26:40.610+13:00***runs screaming from the blog******runs screaming from the blog***rhymeswithplaguehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10870439618129001633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8519638191408360845.post-79689101674832346212011-12-03T14:33:44.613+13:002011-12-03T14:33:44.613+13:00You would be very, very lucky to see one of these,...You would be very, very lucky to see one of these, YP.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12453125929159161583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8519638191408360845.post-16632731806049557092011-12-03T12:29:01.991+13:002011-12-03T12:29:01.991+13:00Bloody hell! They don't tell you about those t...Bloody hell! They don't tell you about those things in the NZ guidebooks!Yorkshire Puddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019673884543913089noreply@blogger.com