They eat all kinds of crawling insects that fall into their burrow. Walking sticks from Vietnam are located in Dan Young's Lab, see Nadine. They turn from green to brown as they age and are fed romaine lettuce. We have smaller walking sticks in Wisconsin. Return to top of page.
Insects are fascinating critters and terrific tools for teaching science.
Many hands on activities and environmental lessons can be learned through insects. Students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have united to form a nonprofit group called the Insect Ambassadors. Our mission is to share our knowledge about insects and science in a fun, accessible way. For example, Insect Ambassadors travel to schools, clubs and organizations to give interactive presentations about insects and related arthropods. Volunteers of the ambassador team enjoy sharing their live insect pets, pinned specimens, and stories.