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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] | 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] | 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] | ||
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Image:Eastern Hercules Beetle.jpg|Eastern Hercules Beetle<br /> (''Dynastes tityus'')<br /> | Image:Eastern Hercules Beetle.jpg|Eastern Hercules Beetle<br /> (''Dynastes tityus'')<br /> | ||
Image:Female Rhinoceros Beetle.jpg|Female Rhinoceros Beetle<br /> (''Oryctes Nasicornis'')<br /> | Image:Female Rhinoceros Beetle.jpg|Female Rhinoceros Beetle<br /> (''Oryctes Nasicornis'')<br /> | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhino_beetle Rhinoceros Beetle] multiple authors, Wikipedia. | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhino_beetle Rhinoceros Beetle] multiple authors, Wikipedia. | ||
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*[http://www.goliathus.com/en/beetles.php Beetle Anatomy] goliathus | *[http://www.goliathus.com/en/beetles.php Beetle Anatomy] goliathus | ||
*[http://www.extremescience.com/StrongestCreature.htm Rhinoceros Beetle] Extreme Science | *[http://www.extremescience.com/StrongestCreature.htm Rhinoceros Beetle] Extreme Science | ||
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