Everything You Didn't Know About Giant Beetles

Specimen use made possible by the Chicago Academy of Sciences.

Here's everything you didn't know about giant beetles. This video primarily attempts to answer the question, what is the world's biggest beetle? The video answers, and discusses, the following questions:
- What is the world's biggest beetle?
- What is the biggest rhinoceros beetle?
- What is the biggest longhorn beetle?
- How big is a hercules beetle?
- How many horns do rhinoceros beetles have?
- Can rhinoceros beetles fly?
- Why do rhinoceros beetles have hair?
- What is the heaviest beetle?
How big is a goliath beetle?

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[blamb]

This plays like a whimsical children's show and I am absolutely enamored.

[TheToneBender]

The biggest Beatles are John Lennon and Paul McCartney, both at around 180 cm

[DomanicSly]

When you brought up their ability to fly, I thought you would be showing us the largest wingspan. I am going to Google that now.

[sori]

I love that all the coloring and animation is done in the same artstyle as the Very Hungry Caterpillar.

[mindblown]

I knew beetles could get pretty chonky, but I didnt expect some beetles to be super hairy to be honest. Interesting video.

[Langharig_Tuig]

It should be the beetle with the largest volume. Which most likely will also be the heaviest, ergo the Goliath beetle is the winner (at least out of the beetles shown in this video)

[floodedmoat]

Fun fact: the theoretically largest beetle larva has never been found by modern scientists, though its boreholes in tree stumps allow us to guess. The titan beetle (shown briefly at 4:40) has a larval form that is thought to reach around a foot long, thus making it both the longest and heaviest beetle in the world.

[vxz]

finally, my animal crossing beetle expertise is coming in handy

[TrungNguyen-ducn]

My favorite science channel, especially with this video about insects and beetles. Mr. Orange Beanie is a good narrator/presenter. We have a real person. 👍

[amandaegeskovhald]

I usually prefer mass when looking at the "biggest of something". It's less subjective and I want big and chonk. And considering we're talking about *beetles* I will have to go with the adult form and not a grub. I know they're the same species but a grub is just not a beetle yet, you know?
So my pick is the Goliath.

[McEiring]

you have captured some magical essense in these videos. good on ya, keep it going. the tone of voice, the musical inputs, and the curiouse nature of the video topic, the vibe is great

[endercat]

Sorry I don't have much money right now, but I just wanted to let you know your videos (especially on insects) mean a lot to me!

[paraboo]

So great to see beetles on this channel! They're awesome and sadly underrated. They make great pets, too ❤

[dinca]

What about wingspan? That could be another catagory

[sirkreiss]

I would love to see more videos on beetles, they’re some of my favorite creatures! You’re videos are always so calming and informative!! Love them so much ❤❤🪲🪲

[Aeglos]

The music and the soft narration gives me a strong Mr. Rodgers vibe.

I think beetles are so cool. Some of my favorite creatures. This was a great episode.

[PrincessPieGirlRotation]

I really love insects and other creepy crawlies, but beetles are my favorite! They make fantastic pets. They’re active, very entertaining, and even have their own personalities. Love these lil dudes ❤

[tormentakid]

I just found this channel and it has me giggling with the absolute pristine vibes of the piano telegraphing the text... to think I was just feeling like watching some beetle videos...

[sgtdeadend]

This makes me feel like 10 yrs old watching animal planet or PBS

[PikminLin]

The larvae of Actaeon beetle can weight up to 200 grams. Saw one at Japanese beetle shop.