On which specific island sanctuary was the record-holding specimen of the Little Barrier Island giant wētā found?
Answer
Hauturu/Little Barrier Island
The record-holding specimen was found on Little Barrier Island, which is also referred to as Hauturu, a predator-free sanctuary where this species is restricted.
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