Stick insects like this one are unusual - Mr Roff had not seen
one like it in almost 20 years of exploring the forest.
Flightless insects like this one rely on excellent
camouflage
to avoid being eaten. Some even move like a stick being
blown in the wind.
These boys found a Golden Orb Spider eating a
grasshopper.
They are wondering if the spider also eats humans.
Don't worry guys. Golden Orb spiders are harmless to humans.
The Grasshopper, however, was not so lucky. It's red legs
are a way of frightening predators such as birds,
but I think spiders are colour blind.
Form 1 & 2 Programme
Compulsory Estate Activities program
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Calendar Competition
The
Gozzlemonster
Do not
eat the grasshoppers
Moths
Young Explorers
Hilton Daisy
Widow Spiders
Arbor Week
Bulb Rescue Operation
The 'Stinking Sock' Plant
Porcupines on the Estate
Cape Parrots in KZN
Killer Damselflies
Rare Spiders at Hilton
Meet John Roff