THE RHINOCEROS BEETLE.

In the educational outing we had on the 3rd of November I saw 10.11.2010 diversity of fauna and flora that characterizes our Caribbean region. The places we visited was different from the others for their exotic animals but that caught my attention was a beetle commonly called "coconut" but is really called rhinoceros beetle.

This beetle feeds on dead branches of the palms of buritaca hence its nickname "coconut", but found most of the time on the ground looking for other residues in addition to the palms. I am a lucky person to have the opportunity to see it because these animals are nocturnal ie feed exclusively at night. As a nocturnal animal's mood is unenthusiastic walk slow and cautiously.

The most surprising thing of this animal is its large size though it is a beetle. When larvae feed on all sorts of waste whereas as adults are more selective. For example, I saw an adult because it is winter and they come out at this time. Unfortunately these friendly creatures live only two to four years for this reason we should respect his life and try not to hurt them because after all are creatures that God created.

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