Searching for tiny dung beetles that clean the vast forest floor
Creating a census of the dung beetles of Massachusetts gives clues into the health of forests and fields.
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The Last VW Beetle Rolls Off The Assembly Line In Mexico This Week
An emblem of the hippie era in America, the car was marketed in the U.S. as adorably uncool. Volkswagen sold the bug with cheeky slogans like "It's ugly, but it gets you there."
Beetle Penises May Hold Clues For Better Medical Devices
Thistle tortoise beetles have enormously long, hooked penises that are rigid in some parts and soft in others. Scientists hope studying the beetle penises could help people design better catheters.
Antarctic Beetle Species Discovery Doubles As Birthday Gift To Scientists' Mentor
Ball's Antarctic Tundra Beetle was small and brown, and it has been extinct for millions of years. The scientists who discovered it named it in honor of another beetle scientist's 90th birthday.