Escape from Bug Island can be a clunky game. Swinging your Wii remote around to squash bugs and throw stuff at giant gorillas can be taxing. Walking the linear paths can feel a bit too straightforward ...

There is renewed hope for the survival of an insect once thought extinct, after two healthy colonies were found on a rock outcrop of Lord Howe Island. Commonly known as "tree lobster" or "walking ...

After conservation efforts that lasted for more than a decade, the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is finally bringing the critically endangered Lord Howe Island stick insects to the forefront.

PRAGUE — The Prague Zoo has joined an international effort to ensure the survival of a rare insect that had been considered extinct for more than 80 years. The zoo is among six institutions around the ...

Lord Howe Island is a small, volcanic land mass found between Australia and New Zealand. For most people visiting Oceania, it's not exactly a top-of-the-list destination. But it's got a special place ...

From pollinating flowers to enabling decomposition and supporting nutrient cycles, insects' abundance and biodiversity are critical for maintaining healthy ecosystems. However, recent studies showing ...