Gettin' sticky with it. The Lord Howe Island stick insect, also known as the "tree lobster," is a unique nocturnal insect. Despite its name, it's neither a lord nor a crustacean, but it does have a royal presence, standing out with its large, flightless stature. When fully mature, it can reach lengths of up to 6 inches, making it quite the "ruler" of the insect world. The Lord Howe stick insect breeding program at San Diego Zoo is part of an ongoing, collaborative effort to protect the world's r

500 eggs! Once thought to be extinct, the Lord Howe Island stick insect, or "tree lobster," is on the road to recovery. Details: http://bit.ly/2fhVGvo | San Diego Zoo

San Diego Zoo successfully hatches first tree lobster insect in U.S. The tree lobster is coming back from brink of extinction. It was once thought to be extinct, until it was rediscovered in 2001. Here's more: http://via.kswbtv.com/abAky | FOX 5 San Diego