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Giant Stick Insect – Australia

December 12 , 2025 15 hrs 0 min 15 0
  • A new species of giant stick insect Acrophylla alta has been discovered in tropical rainforest in Far North Queensland.
  • Weighing at up to 44 grams, it is believed to be the heaviest insect in Australia.
  • Phasmids (stick and leaf insects) are an incredible example of natural selection at work.

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