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Rhinoceros Beetle

Xylotrupes Gideon

Photo by YongWenKang
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Description:

rhinoceros beetle that are used to kept as pet or beetle fighting

Habitat:

forest in southeast asia

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Comments (2)
YongWenKang
er, it is very famous in japan... but i saw many of the beetle keepers treat the beetle like toys... especially children.
Maria dB
Oh my goodness. I have (regrettably) heard of dog fighting, cock fighting, bullfighting - people even try to make beetles fight?
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PublishedMarch 14, 2012

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