QuickCheck: Is the dung beetle the strongest creature, pound-for-pound in the animal kingdom?

By BERNARD CHEAH

When you think of strong animals, you probably imagine elephants, bears, and gorillas.

But what if a mere beetle - specifically a dung beetle - is the strongest land creature pound-for-pound? Could this be true?

Tags / Keywords: StarVerified , True or Not , QuickCheck , Dung Beetle , Strongest Animal , Onthophagus Taurus , Body Weight Ratio , Strength

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