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A Lord Howe Stick Insect Hatches #insects #conservation #shorts
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We were lucky enough to capture the hatching of a Lord Howe Stick Insect, emerging bright green into the world. But 20 years ago this would not have been possible.
The fact that we were able to record this remarkable event is testament to the resilience of the Lord Howe Stick insect and the efforts of dedicated teams at Museums Victoria, Zoos Victoria and a few other institutions worldwide.
Initially thought to be extinct after introduced rats decimated the population on Lord Howe Island a small colony was discovered on Balls Pyramid - a rocky outcrop 23km off the coast of Lord Howe Island. One breeding pair was taken to Zoos Victoria in 2003, with the program extending to other locations as a safeguard against disease and other dangers. The hope is that the program will be able to reintroduce the insect back to Lord Howe Island once invasive predators have been eradicated.
Until then the Museums Victoria team will keep a watchful eye over the colony and hope that many more bright green nymphs hatch here at Melbourne Museum.
The juveniles eventually lose their green colouring after a few months, turning black. The "land lobster" as it is affectionately know is a nocturnal animal and is only active in the dark, lying low during the day.
#musuemsvictoria
The fact that we were able to record this remarkable event is testament to the resilience of the Lord Howe Stick insect and the efforts of dedicated teams at Museums Victoria, Zoos Victoria and a few other institutions worldwide.
Initially thought to be extinct after introduced rats decimated the population on Lord Howe Island a small colony was discovered on Balls Pyramid - a rocky outcrop 23km off the coast of Lord Howe Island. One breeding pair was taken to Zoos Victoria in 2003, with the program extending to other locations as a safeguard against disease and other dangers. The hope is that the program will be able to reintroduce the insect back to Lord Howe Island once invasive predators have been eradicated.
Until then the Museums Victoria team will keep a watchful eye over the colony and hope that many more bright green nymphs hatch here at Melbourne Museum.
The juveniles eventually lose their green colouring after a few months, turning black. The "land lobster" as it is affectionately know is a nocturnal animal and is only active in the dark, lying low during the day.
#musuemsvictoria