The Insect Known For Its Giant Horns

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The Hercules beetle is the insect most known for its giant horns and impressive strength.

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Males have two large, horn-like projections, one on the head and another on the thorax.

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The Hercules beetle is one of the largest and most powerful insects in the world. 

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The horns can account for more than half the beetle's length. It can lift 850 times its own weight.

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The insect is named after the Greek mythological hero 'Hercules', renowned for his incredible strength.

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The beetles can use its horns to move objects and even defend themselves.

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They also use these horns in battles with other males to compete for mates.

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The Hercules beetle is a member of the rhinoceros beetle subfamily, which also includes other species with prominent horns.

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