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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 for their incredible strength. They able to carry up to 850 times their own weight making it the strongest land animal in relation to its size.[http://www.extremescience.com/StrongestCreature.htm] | 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 for their incredible strength. They able to carry up to 850 times their own weight making it the strongest land animal in relation to its size.[http://www.extremescience.com/StrongestCreature.htm] | ||
There are over 300 different species of Rhinoceros beetles. They | There are over 300 different species of Rhinoceros beetles. They don'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] | ||
The Rhinoceros Beetle is nocturnal and is able to avoid predators because of it. Its large size also helps get rid of predators. During the day the Rhinoceros beetle stays out of sight and keeps away from predators. They hide under logs and in vegetation.[http://www.extremescience.com/StrongestCreature.htm] | The Rhinoceros Beetle is nocturnal and is able to avoid predators because of it. Its large size also helps get rid of predators. During the day the Rhinoceros beetle stays out of sight and keeps away from predators. They hide under logs and in vegetation.[http://www.extremescience.com/StrongestCreature.htm] | ||
