Once considered extinct, the Lord Howe Island Stick Insect was rediscovered in 2001 on Ball's Pyramid, a volcanic outcrop just off the coast of Lord Howe Island. A single pair of Lord Howe Island Stick Insects were brought to Melbourne Zoo in 2003 to try to start a Conservation Breeding Program. They did breed and their story continues today.
We would like to thank the Lord Howe Island Board, NSW Office of Environment and Heritage and our team of dedicated scientists and keepers for their work in conserving the Lord Howe Island Stick Insect
Zoos Victoria is a zoo-based conservation organisation, fighting for a future rich in wildlife. Learn more about our work at zoo.org.au
13 фев 2023