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Freaky Facts and Features of Creepy Crawly Creatures of the Rainforest |
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Rhino Beetle |
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Brief Description The Rhino Beetle is very large and has 2 horns. The horns are used to display and to lift up rivals and move them out of the way. The males are about 31/2 in. long. Males have horns females do not. They are considered the strongest creatures they can carry up to 850 times their weight. Interesting facts Because they are so big they can store fat so that they can fly long distances without eating. It is also called a scarab. The largest beetle in the world is the Hercules beetle. They are both scarabs. In some parts of Thailand they hold fights with these beetles. |
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They eat dead wood, grasses, leaves, fungus, and fruits. |
Habitat Rhino Beetles live in rainforests such as Malaysian or South American rainforests. Rhino beetles are also found in the U.S. |
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Rhino beetle's enemies are snakes and birds. |
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