The Earth includes billions of fascinating and strange insects. Sometimes you really have to look hard to notice these little bugs.
The Queen Honeypot Ant: This magnificent tiny creature has her own storage unit which she fills up with delicious honey. Honey ants are primarily found in hot and dry areas throughout the world, like Africa and Australia. This ant is considered a delicacy among the aborigines in Australia.
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The Rhinoceros Beetle: This massive beetle is one of the strongest animals in the world. Where an adult elephant can lift about 25 times its own weight, the rhino beetle can lift 850 times its own body weight. Now that’s impressive! The largest species of the Rhinoceros beetle is the Hercules Beetle. Like the mammal, rhino the beetle has a massive and majestic horn.
WATCH: the fascinating transformation of the Hercules beetle
Ghost Mantis: Don’t worry, this creature will not haunt you at night, it’s harmless. This is a species of the prey mantis and are quite common through much of South Africa. However, their amazing camouflage keeps them quite safe from detection. They come in green or brown and mimic dead leaves.
These brilliant little creatures, only measuring around one inch in size, live up to their name, by disappearing right in front of you like a ghost.
WATCH: Ghost Mantis Female Final Molt
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