Two Goliath beetle species are in grave danger because cocoa farming has wiped out their forests and they’re being sold on the international dry insect market.

authorities ended up discovering discovered 37 live giant beetles -- worth an estimated $1,480 -- hidden in packets of Japanese junk food. “They may look harmless but in reality, smuggled ...

Goliathus cacicus is the smaller of the two giant beetle species; it's up to 95mm long (normally 60–84mm) and lives only in mature rainforests.Goliathus regius can grow up to 105mm long ...

One of Africa's giant beetles is just one step away from extinction. New research has found that one species of the enormous Goliath beetles has been almost wiped out by the west African cocoa ...

One of Africa’s giant beetles is just one step away from extinction. New research has found that one species of the enormous Goliath beetles has been almost wiped out by the west African cocoa ...

One of Africa’s giant beetles is just one step away from extinction. New research has found that one species of the enormous Goliath beetles has been almost wiped out by the west African cocoa ...

Usually associated with its cutesy flower in the dashboard, the V6-powered Beetle RSi snarled its way into our hearts and minds ...

What is the Goliath beetle and why is it so important? The Goliath beetles (genus Goliathus) are among the world’s biggest insects. There are five different species. They grow up to 110mm long ...