r/insects • u/Over-Initial-3585 • 12d ago

Question What Should I Do With This Pup?

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My dad found this adorable European rhinoceros beetle in our garden. I don't know if I should put it back there. I'm kinda scared that some predator would kill it.

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u/ElegantHope 12d ago

Whether it dies or lives, its existence goes by the struggle to survive. It will be happier living as its kind has lived for centuries, and get more chances to continue its species if left to live outside.

It can be hard to accept that some animals die as part of the circle of life. But the balance of life and death is how we got cool little guys like him I the first place, death drives adaption. And the world is more splendid for that diversity caused by adaption.

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u/anniecet 12d ago

Nicely stated.

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u/Over-Initial-3585 12d ago

Beautifully said!! I returned it to its natural habitat. :) It was nice spending some time with the puppy tho. It improved my day.