Beetles with Brawn
Apr 01, 2021
2 minutes
by Melissa Stewart
art by Amanda Shepherd
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As dusk falls in a Brazilian rainforest, a male rhinoceros beetle crawls out of a hole and takes a quick look around. No enemies in sight.
Pushing forward with his huge horn, the beetle plows a path across the forest floor. He’s searching for food—and a good nesting spot for his mate.
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The beetle stops at an
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