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The giant walking stick is one of the longest walking sticks. The adult female, with outstretched forelegs, spans over 15 inches! Worldwide, there are more than 2,500 closely related species, though some look more like leaves than sticks. Almost all use camouflage to fool insect-eating predators.

side view of a giant walking stick

Did You Know?

The giant walking stick is one of the longest walking sticks.

Quick Facts

Latin Name:
Phobaeticus serratipes

Range:
Malaysia

Habitat:
Tropical rainforest

Lifespan:
4 months

Zoo Location:
World of the Insect

Diet:
Leaves