Did you know Hercules beetles can produce a sound that rivals a lawn mower? Discover how these massive insects use their ...

Why does this gigantic beetle make such a terrifying sound? The Hercules beetle is one of the largest beetle species in the world today. They’re unique compared to many of the beetles you’ll ...

The Hercules beetle (Dynastes hercules) is a living tank—one of the strongest, heaviest, and largest insects on the planet. In this video, we build the ultimate rainforest habitat to match its epic ...

North Carolina is home to some seriously supersized bugs, and these species are the biggest you'll find throughout the state.

Live male Hercules beetles sell for around $130 apiece, while preserved dead specimens sell for slightly less. Live females go for between $40 and $50, with dead ones also selling for less.

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But certain Hercules beetles are a bit longer, with a total length of up to 19 centimeters, thanks to the prodigious horn on the head and thorax of the males.

Reaching up to 17 cm in length, the Hercules beetle is one of the largest insects in the world. Despite their formidable strength, deforestation and loss of habitat has left the species threatened ...

Hercules beetles take two years to reach adulthood and grow up to 7 inches in length. “It’s a problem on multiple levels,” he said. “Many of these animals are being bred in human care, but ...

Reaching up to 17 cm in length, the Hercules beetle is one of the largest insects in the world. Despite their formidable strength, deforestation and loss of habitat has left the species threatened ...