Still Waters Posted August 29, 2012 #1 Share Posted August 29, 2012 This video is a slow burn, but it’s mesmerizing. This stick insect, painstakingly extruding itself from its egg, is an individual from one of the most endangered insect species on Earth. Given how long it takes for this one to get free, you can get a sense of how devastating it was when rodents were introduced to its home island, Lord Howe Island in Australia. A insect this preoccupied with hatching can’t outrun a hungry rat. http://blogs.discove...beats (80beats) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jugoso Posted October 4, 2012 #2 Share Posted October 4, 2012 http://grist.org/list/giant-awesome-tree-lobster-survived-80-years-in-hiding/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mnemonix Posted October 4, 2012 #3 Share Posted October 4, 2012 (edited) I hope they make sure it doesn't go extinct. It's an interesting insect. Edited October 4, 2012 by Mnemonix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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