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Supersized stick insect discovered in high-altitude trees in Australia (www.theguardian.com)
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A newly discovered stick insect which weighs slightly less than a golf ball may be the heaviest insect in Australia, scientists say.

The 40cm-long new species, named Acrophylla alta, was found in the high altitudes of the Atherton tablelands in north Queensland – and scientists said the habitat could be part of the reason for its large size.

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[-] peoplebeproblems@midwest.social 4 points 3 days ago

I don't think I would be that brave coming that close to anything unknown in Australia given it's propensity for lethal life forms.

[-] princessnorah@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 points 3 days ago

Sometimes ya just gotta raw dog life...

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