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World’s largest insect faces extinction due to humans’ chocolate demand
The chocolate industry's insatiable demand for cocoa is pushing the Goliath beetle to the brink of extinction.
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Giant, hand-sized beetles discovered in snack shipment
They found 37 live beetles concealed in the packages of snacks such as potato chips and chocolate. These beetles are considered “contraband,” and are worth an estimated $1,480. USA today noted ...
World’s largest insect faces extinction: how to save two species of Africa’s giant Goliath beetle
Two Goliath beetle species are in grave danger because cocoa farming has wiped out their forests and they’re being sold on ...
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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 ...