🌳🦞 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 lobster, 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 rarest insect. Once thought to be extinct on Lord Howe Island, a few were found on Ball’s Pyramid in 2001. This program highlights the importance of conservation in preserving biodiversity. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SanDiegoZoo/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sandiegozoo/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/sandiegozoo Giphy - https://giphy.com/sandiegozoo TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sandiegozoo Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/sandiegozoo