Ball's Pyramid is found in the Pacific Ocean. It is 12 miles southeast of Lord Howe Island Marine Park in Australia. It's rises about 1,884 ft above the ocean's surface. It is considered to be the world's tallest "stack" in the world being that it's compact and high. The island was thought to be void of life until 2001 when scientist visited the island. They found the what is believed to be the rarest insect in the world. The Dryococelus australis "Land Lizard", "Walking Sausage" or "Lord Howe Stick Insects". To date, only 24 living inspects have been found. A pair was taken to Australia and bred successfully. To get there (if you don't have you own private sail boat), one must take a 2 hour jet ride to Lord Howe Island and then take a tour boat. Climbing is strictly regulated and special permits must be obtained.
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Somewhere between Australia and New Zealand
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