Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Horton Hears A Who

Behold, this magnificent story about a marvelous creature -- the Lord Howe stick insect, Dryococelus australis -- thought to be extinct but then miraculously found on a single plant on a craggy remote rock island. It is a triumph of science and human effort and most of all, perseverance of a fascinating species. "Six-Legged Giant Finds Secret Hideaway, Hides For 80 Years." Excellent.

Picture credit Patrick Honan, from the article: 
http://www.npr.org/sections/krulwich/2012/02/24/147367644/six-legged-giant-finds-secret-hideaway-hides-for-80-years


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