This Aussie bug is breaking records — and possibly a few branches. Scientists have discovered a hefty new species of stick insect in a remote Australian rainforest, and it could be the heaviest ever ...

A giant new species of stick insect with a supersized wingspan has been discovered in a remote rainforest in Australia. The stick insect, which is around 40cm long, was discovered in high-altitude ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Goliath stick insects (Eurycnema goliath) are among the largest and heaviest insects in Australia, with females reaching 7 inches ...

SYDNEY, July 31 (Reuters) - In a remote rainforest in Australia, home to deadly snakes, spiders and creepy-crawlies, scientists have discovered a new species of stick insect they believe is the ...

Bugs are scary. But at least we can take solace in the fact that they're small, right? Well, the goliath stick insect might have something to say about that assumption. Watch this video, if you dare.

Insects have long rivaled the best human illusionists, creating magic right before our eyes. However, one particular bug stands out from the rest, not only in size but in its ability to blend ...

Scientists in Australia have discovered a new species of stick insect believed to be the heaviest in the country, weighing the same as a golf ball. The remote rainforest in Far North Queensland, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. The Lord Howe stick insect (Dryococelus australis) was ...

Stick bugs are a fascinating insect variety. They have uniquely camouflaged bodies that make them fun models in science education. But their eating habits can devastate trees and damage forests. This ...

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 ...