This bug is a real beauty

"Don't get stuck in a sticky situation." 2/12/18 Golden Eye: Meet the Striking Black Beauty Stick Insect This is the black beauty stick insect, a rare species only found in a tiny 12-acre area high in the mountains of northern Peru. Only discovered in 2005, not much is known about these insects, but they are believed to be most active at night when their deep black coloration keeps them hidden from predators. Because their natural habitat is so small, their survival is precarious—thankfully, captive breeding efforts may bring these insects back from the brink Small Digs, Big Sound Roommates Evan Tyor and Luke McGinnis share a passion for music and a 500-square-foot Brooklyn apartment. Every month, they open the doors of their humble abode to professional musicians from around the area, cramming every bathroom, bed and kitchen counter with instruments, music stands and musicians. Welcome to Apartment Sessions. Ropes, Rhythm and Life: Inside Competitive Double Dutch Khnaue Robinson, a senior in high school, has been competing in double dutch since she was 12 years old. She practices with her school's team three times each week, and says being part of the team has given her a home—something she didn't have before joining up. Copyright © 2018 Great Big Story, LLC, All rights reserved.You are receiving this message because you subscribed to the Great Big Story newsletter. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list