Both males have engaged horns, and much of the fight progresses like this, becoming an exercise in pushing and stamina. The wetas continue to push, endeavouring to throw their opponent over on his back. After five or so minutes both animals disengage, with the loser rapidly retreating, leaving the winner prancing around in a highly excitable state.
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Forest and Bird, Volume 20, Issue 4, 1 November 1989, Page 29
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57Both males have engaged horns, and much of the fight progresses like this, becoming an exercise in pushing and stamina. The wetas continue to push, endeavouring to throw their opponent over on his back. After five or so minutes both animals disengage, with the loser rapidly retreating, leaving the winner prancing around in a highly excitable state. Forest and Bird, Volume 20, Issue 4, 1 November 1989, Page 29
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