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Beetles with Brawn

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.

The beetle stops at an

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