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The World’s Largest Insect Is Vanishing – And Chocolate Is To Blame
The Goliath beetle is one of the most awe-inspiring insects on the planet. These colossal creatures can reach up to 110 ...
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World’s largest insect faces extinction: how to save two species of Africa’s giant Goliath beetle
Professor of Ecology, The Rivers State University of Science and Technology One of Africa’s giant beetles is just one step away from extinction. New research has found that one species of the enormous ...
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This massive insect is vanishing, and chocolate may be the unexpected reason
Cocoa farming in West Africa is endangering Goliath beetles, which are crucial to their ecosystem. Deforestation for cocoa plantations in Côte d'Ivoire has led to a significant decline in their ...
Phys.org29d
World's largest insect faces extinction: How to save two species of Africa's giant Goliath beetle
Goliathus cacicus is the smaller of the two giant beetle species; it's up to 95mm long (normally 60–84mm) and lives only in mature rainforests.Goliathus regius can grow up to 105mm long ...