Rhino Beetle Valued At $ 100,000 Found In Central Turkey

A highly rare beetle specie, rhinoceros beetle (oryctes nasicornis) which is known as the strongest beetle specie in the world, was found in the central province of Amasya on Saturday.

Speaking to Cihan news agency, Naide İnan said they first noticed the beetle while they were having fast-breaking dinner and they put it into a jar after they learnt that it is a very rare beetle valued at $ 100,000. Mahmut Sami Özen stated that they wil inform the authorities about the beetle and they do not think of selling it which is under conservation.







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Sunday, July 5, 2015 SOURCE: CIHAN
Explanation by İnan
Beetle in pot
Beetle walks
Beetle on hand of Sözen
Duration: 05: 05