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Rhinoceros Beetle in Costa Rica

Rhinoceros Beetle

Rhinoceros Beetle

The Super Strong Rhinoceros Beetle


Rhinoceros Beetle in Costa Rica
Rhinoceros Beetle in Costa Rica

Rhinoceros Beetle; Did you Know?

  • Megasoma occidentale
  • The Rhinoceros Beetle can lift over 800Xs its own weight, making it one of the strongest creatures relative to its weight in the world.
  • The horn of the Rhinoceros Beetle is use to drive away other males from a female during mating rituals.
  • This Rhinoceros Beetle is one of the largest beetles in the world growing up to 15 cms (6 inches).

Rhinoceros Beetle in Costa Rica
Rhinoceros Beetle in Costa Rica

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Checkout Wildlife in Central America 1; 25 Amazing Animals Living in Tropical Rainforests and River Habitats

Original wildlife photography and researched information text by Cyril Brass


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Wildlife in Central America 1 is part of the Wildlife around the World Series books.

Other wildlife books in the series;

La Vida Silvestre en Centroamerica 1
La Vida Silvestre en Centroamerica 1
La vida silvestere en Centroamerica 2
La vida silvestere en Centroamerica 2

Rhinoceros Beetle

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