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photo by Rene Limoges, Insectarium de Montreal, used by permission, courtesy University of Nebraska State Museum
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from The Mini Page © 2010 Universal Uclick Beetles and People
The important scarab Scarabs (SKA-rubs) make up
one family of beetles, with about 35,000 species. Scarabs are nature’s recyclers. They eat dung, or poop, and dead animals and plants. Dung beetles like waste from animals such as camels and cattle. They pull it down under the ground and lay their eggs in it. When the beetles hatch, they eat
the dung, recycling it. If dung beetles didn’t recycle waste, it would stay for years, smothering the grass and plant life. In one pile of elephant poop in
Africa, there might be 80 different species of dung beetles.
The sacred scarab Ancient Egyptians believed the
scarab beetle was sacred. When they saw dung beetles popping out of the ground 5,000 years ago, it looked as if the beetles were appearing out of nowhere. The beetle pushing its ball of dung reminded them of their god Ra moving the sun across the sky each day. Egyptians wore scarabs
This dung beetle rolls a ball of poop. This is the type of beetle that the ancient Egyptians believed was sacred.
The Mini Page thanks Dr. Brett Ratcliffe, curator, Division of Entomology at the University of Nebraska State Museum, for help with this issue.
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as holy charms. Models of scarabs were used to replace the heart in mummies. Scarabs stand out in the world of beetles. Many have bright metallic colors or giant horns.
These huge
elephant beetles are a type of scarab.
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The caterpillar hunter beetle helps control the gypsy moth caterpillar. Gypsy moth caterpillars are attacking U.S. forests.
Next week, The Mini Page is about mythological creatures.
This Asian longhorned beetle looks like an alien invader, which in a way it is. It was originally from China, but has come to the eastern United States. It makes holes in hardwood trees such as maples. This causes too much sap to flow out, and after a time, the trees die.
When a plant or animal comes from somewhere else and hurts the new ecosystem, it is called an invasive species.
Pests and helpers Many beetles do a lot of damage.
They can destroy forests and crops. Others help people. Some, such
as ladybugs, eat other insect pests. Some people even eat beetles! Many different types of beetles feed
on and bury dead animals, recycling them. For example, one kind might feed only on rotting flesh. Another might feed on bones. Scientists use beetles to clean the flesh off animal skeletons they want to study.
TM Supersport: Mike Richards
Height: 5-11 Birthdate: 2-11-85 Weight: 195 Hometown: Kenora, Ontario, Canada
came back from the brink of elimination to win the Eastern Conference championship and land in the Stanley Cup finals. In the 2010 NHL playoffs, Richards scored 23 points on seven goals and 16
In short, Richards rocks. And he is a big reason the amazing Flyers
The “C” stitched on Mike Richards’ jersey stands for “Captain.” It’s a title the Philadelphia Flyers center earned two seasons ago, and he excels as a leader. He is all over the ice, playing with body-banging aggression.
assists. During the regular season, he netted 62 points on 31 goals and 31 assists. Not surprising. “Richie” was voted the Flyers’ Most Valuable Player in 2008
and 2009. He inspires his teammates with his hustle, skill and never-say-die attitude.
Richards, 25, still has some kid in him. He lists Ninja Turtles as his favorite video game and “Transformers” as his favorite movie.
Mini Spy . . .
• number 7 • letter A • heart • kite
• chicken • duck • word MINI
• ruler • bell • cat
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Mini Spy is looking for beetles in her neighborhood. Here’s another one! See if you can find: • ice cream cone • fish • owl • frog
• number 3
Rookie Cookie’s Recipe Peach Berry Smoothie
You’ll need: • 2 cups fresh peaches (with or without peel) • 1 cup strawberries • 8 ounces low-fat plain yogurt • 1 cup fruit juice (any flavor) • 1 cup ice cubes
What to do: 1. Wash and cut up fruit into chunks. 2. Place all ingredients in large blender. 3. Process until smooth and creamy. Makes 4 servings.
You will need an adult’s help with this recipe. from The Mini Page © 2010 Universal Uclick
Meet Jaden Smith Jaden Smith stars as Dre in the
movie “The Karate Kid.” He has acted in movies such as the remake of “The Day the Earth Stood Still” and “The Pursuit of Happyness.” He has appeared in TV shows
such as Disney’s “The Suite Life of Zac and Cody.” When he was 5, he appeared in his family’s TV series, “All of Us.”
k Jaden, 12, was born in Los Angeles. His parents, Will Smith and
Jada Pinkett Smith, are both actors. He and his sister, Willow, serve as youth ambassadors for Project Zambi, which helps children orphaned by AIDS in Africa.
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All the following jokes have something in common. Can you guess the common theme or category?
Barry: What is a beetle’s favorite musical instrument? Betty: The drum!
Beatrice: What is the best choice of dog for a beetle?
Ben: A beagle!
Beverly: What musical group’s songs do beetles listen to the most?
Bob: The Beatles!
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