Kids in Japan love beetles. I mean, they love beetles. All thruout the summer they embark on quests to catch beetles, vying with their friends to see who can catch the most and the best. Often, this involves spreading honey on trees and then waking up at the crack of dawn to see if any beetles are foolish enough to still be snacking.
Photo by Wesley Chan
Did I mention that beetles in Japan are freakin HUGE? Because they are. Really, really huge. In fact, another photo is in order.
He didn’t survive the night.
Photo by Sarah Ruth
But this size point doesn
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