PINCHED by an Elephant Beetle! - Summary

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Coyote Peterson and Jim, a world-renowned entomologist, set up a light trap in the Costa Rican rainforest to attract and identify some of the most fascinating insects. They talk about the incredible biodiversity, the importance of insect conservation, and the challenges that insects face from habitat loss, pesticides, and climate change. They also encounter some amazing creatures, such as the elephant beetle, one of the largest and heaviest insects on the planet. Jim challenges Coyote to put the beetle on his face, which he does with some discomfort. They also promote Jim's organization Biosur, which aims to protect the rainforest and educate people about its wonders.

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1. Costa Rica has 6% of the world's biodiversity, at least a million species, and 60% of that is insects.
2. The video features a highly advanced entomology light trap that uses three different types of light bulbs to interfere with the navigation of insects and attract them to the screen.
3. Jim is a world-renowned entomologist who has discovered more than 30 new insect species and is one of the authors of the Animals of Costa Rica app, which has cataloged 7,000 species so far.
4. The elephant beetle (Megasoma elephas) is the second heaviest insect on the planet and has a horn that is used for combat between males in the forest canopy.
5. The Biosur Foundation is a nonprofit organization that promotes rainforest conservation, scientific research, and environmental education in Costa Rica.