These insects are called the Phasmatodea and there are plenty members of them: stick insects (in Europe), walking sticks or stick-bugs (in the US), ghost insects and leaf insects.
I wouldn’t like someone makes a joke on me using one of these insects ;))
These photos were taken by wildlife photographer David Maitland. They are exquisite in their detail and show how beautiful and complex Mother Nature truly is. The diversity of these photos is amazing. Have a look for yourself.
With so many animal species on the planet it’s no wonder there are still many interesting factoids to learn.
Owls use natural camouflage to stay hidden from view.
This kind dentist saved this injured eagle by constructing a new beak for it.
This 200 acre compound in Northern Maine is the home to a pack of Huskies that were rescued as puppies by this loving family.
With an African lion father and a liger mother (cross between a lion and a tiger), Kiara is the world’s first ever Liliger cat!