Rare, Fragile, and Expensive: Why Some Giant Stick Insects Sell for Over $1,000

Have you ever seen a massive bug that looks like a twig or tree branch? Probably not, because these rare insects are masters of camouflage. Giant stick insects are some of the most expensive insects ...
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The God of Ugly Things: New Zealand’s massive insect treasure

Quick Take The Giant Wēta is a large insect found on New Zealand’s outlying islands. This massive insect has spiny legs, long ...
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Look! This Giant, Hairy Cicada Lived With The Dinosaurs And Was Terrified Of Birds

When dinosaurs thundered across the land, a giant, cicada-like bug called Palaeontinidae flew in the sky and fed on tree sap. But something disturbed its peaceful existence — and triggered the ...
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New species of giant stick insect discovered

NORTH QUEENSLAND, Australia (CNN) - A researcher in Australia has identified a new supersized stick insect. The species was discovered in high altitudes in North Queensland. The insect measures about ...
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Have You Seen This? Hopefully you won't see this giant stick insect in your yard

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Czech Republic artist creates giant, detailed sculptures of insects

Insects are often an overlooked part of nature, but now a Czech artist is creating giant sculptures of these tiny creatures ...