Kiwi (genus Apteryx) are nocturnal, terrestrial birds endemic to New Zealand,famous for their terminal‑nares bill and reduced wings. Five extant species vary in size, range and status,but all are highly sensitive to introduced predators.Ecology & BehaviourFeed on earthworms, beetle larvae,...
In addition to a pair of long tail whiskers, the tail of this type of insect also has a middle tail filament, hence the name tassel. The body is 4-20 mm long, narrow and tapered at the end, and the body surface is often covered with scales. The antennae are long, filamentous, and have sharp e...