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The Rhinoceros beetle is a | The '''Rhinoceros beetle''' is a beetle belonging to the taxonomic subfamily Dynastinae. They are best known for their large cranial horn from which they get their name and their incredible strength. They able to carry up to 850 times their own weight making 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] | ||
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] | 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] | ||
