Walking sticks are a favorite food of many animals but perhaps their most effective predators are bats.
What s a walking stick.
They may also include a built in camera mount under the handle so the staff can be used as a monopod.
Walking sticks come in many shapes and sizes and some have become collector s items people with disabilities may use some kinds of walking sticks as a crutch.
There are more than 3 000 species of walking stick bugs all over the world and in diverse climates so it s not surprising that not all walking stick bugs look alike.
Most bats hunt by echolocation rather than sight so they aren t fooled by the insect s sticklike appearance.
Sometimes called a walking staff or travel staff this is a single pole that s most effective when used on relatively flat terrain and with little or no load on your back.
Walking stick bugs from the phasmida family look like sticks with legs and antennae or twigs attached to a small branch.
They use their strong mandibles to consume leaves the primary food in their diet.
Hiking staffs are adjustable and some include a shock absorbing feature.
All walking sticks are herbivores.