Hercules beetles (also known as Rhinoceros Beetles) are the strongest animals on earth. They can lift objects over 850 times their weight! Sometimes, two male rhinoceros beetles will fight over a female. Whoever flips over the other male wins. If you were as strong as a Rhinoceros Beetle you would be able to lift six Elephants on your back. We have some Rhino Beetles in Arizona, they live in higher elevations though. I’ve always wanted one as a pet! (:
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January 21, 2010 at 2:36 am
Vern Oldham
Oh my gosh, 6 elephants? Thanks for the article. How does a Rhinoceros Beetle’s strength compare to an ant’s? I’ve always heard that ants are really strong too.
January 21, 2010 at 3:21 am
thesuperlukecreator
Lots and lots times stronger! Ants can hold about up to 6 times their weight. (:
January 21, 2010 at 11:01 am
Vern Oldham
How about a tiny little thing like a flea. Can they do anything amazing or do they just bite dogs, cats and people?