17K views · 748 reactions | Welcome island time! Sound on for catching the relaxed and calm #LordHoweIsland vibes from the jetty today ☀️☀️ | Lord Howe Island Tourism | Facebook

The Lord Howe Island stick insect is so rare Sir David Attenborough made a special visit to Australia to see it. NEWS I www.7News.com.au | 7NEWS Perth

This giant bug is a Lord Howe Island stick insect. Although they can grow to be as long as a human hand, their most remarkable feat at this point is simply existing -- until 2001, the species was believed to be extinct... | Great Big Story

The truly out-of-this-world life cycle of the Critically Endangered Lord Howe Island Stick Insect is a fascinating journey! 🦗 The Lord Howe Island Stick Insect is also known as the ‘Land Lobster’ or ‘Tree Lobster’ because of its large and robust body. 🦗 Nymphs are green but their colouration begins to change at a few months of age after their second moult or instar. 🦗 Adulthood is at around six months of age and their life expectancy is 12 to 18 months. 🦗 The Lord Howe Island Stick Insect ca

The Lord Howe Island stick insect did the impossible—it came back from extinction. Watch the whole, remarkable feat right here: https://greatbig.is/LordHowe | Great Big Story

Gettin' sticky with it. The Lord Howe Island stick insect, also known as the "tree lobster," is a unique nocturnal insect. Despite its name, it's neither a lord nor a crustacean, but it does have a royal presence, standing out with its large, flightless stature. When fully mature, it can reach lengths of up to 6 inches, making it quite the "ruler" of the insect world. The Lord Howe stick insect breeding program at San Diego Zoo is part of an ongoing, collaborative effort to protect the world's r

Did you know the Lord Howe Island stick insect was originally thought to be extinct? Australia's rarest insect, the elusive bugs can only be found on the tiny island in the Tasman Sea and in captivity. | The Australian

6.1K views · 223 reactions | Night time is the right time for our Lord Howe Island Stick Insects! Time to eat, drink, find a mate and, as a Critically Endangered species, lay those very important eggs! | Zoos Victoria | Facebook