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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
The Rhinoceros beetle is a very interesting and fascinating creature. The Rhinoceros beetle is able to carry up to 850 times its own weight. That is an incredible amount of weight. It makes it the strongest land animal is relation to its size.[http://www.extremescience.com/StrongestCreature.htm] | |||
There are over 300 different species of Rhinoceros beetles. They are known for their large horns which are used when finding a mate. They won't harm humans because they are not able to bite or sting. Unlike the males the females have no horns and are rarely seen and are quite dull.[http://www.animalcorner.co.uk/insects/beetles/beetle_rhino.html] | |||
The Rhinoceros beetle has several other names that it is called. These names include Hercules Beetle, Unicorn Beetle, and Horn Beetle.[http://www.uky.edu/Ag/CritterFiles/casefile/insects/beetles/hercules/hercules.htm#ecology] | |||
== Anatomy == | == Anatomy == | ||
