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Battle of the Beetles
For male Japanese Rhinoceros beetles trying to woo a lady, means they must endure a beetle battle royale. Opposing males step into the arena and a fierce jousting match begins. The male that successfully ejects the weaker competitor is the victor. But, there’s a twist in this science story of love and war. Two biologists at the University of Montana study these beetles.
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