- SEA LIFE Timmendorfer Strand, Rainforest Adventure
Welcome to the rainforest – surrounded by greenery and teeming with life
Discover a world where leafcutter ants busily go about their business and ghost insects and walking leaves blend perfectly into their surroundings. Behind every leaf lies a surprise; with every step, a new wonder awaits. Come along, immerse yourself and experience the rainforest up close with all its fascinating inhabitants.
Back to overviewYou can see these animals in action here, amongst others
Walking leaf
The walking leaf (Phyllium philippinicum) is one of nature’s most fascinating masters of camouflage. With its flat, leaf-like body and delicate leaf veins, this insect looks as though it has fallen straight from a tree. In its natural habitat in the tropical forests, it moves slowly amongst real leaves, making it almost impossible for predators to spot. Here, you can discover this extraordinary insect up close and experience just how perfectly nature adapts to its surroundings. The walking leaf impressively demonstrates how diverse and surprising the world of insects can be – a real highlight for nature lovers of all ages!
Stick insects
Stick insects (Triachoidea biceps and Phobaeticus magnus) are among the most impressive masters of camouflage in the insect world. With their long, slender bodies, they look like small branches or twigs – a perfect adaptation for protecting themselves from predators in the wild. Their slow, swaying movements often make them look as though they are branches being moved by the wind. Some species are among the longest insects in the world and fascinate with their extraordinary appearance. Here, you can discover these special creatures up close and experience just how ingeniously nature camouflages its inhabitants. An exciting insight into the world of insects – for young and old alike.
Congo rose beetle
The Congo rose beetle (Pachnoda marginata) is a strikingly colourful beetle native to the tropical regions of Africa. With its glossy shell and striking white markings, it is one of the most fascinating members of the rose beetle family. Despite its robust build, it is a skilled flyer and can glide through the air surprisingly quickly with its wings spread. In the wild, the Congo rose beetle feeds mainly on ripe fruit and plant sap. Here, you can discover this impressive beetle up close and learn more about its way of life and its fascinating development from egg through the larval stage to the adult beetle. A real highlight for anyone who wants to experience the diversity of the insect world.
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