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Lastly, it's an event that's really more auditory than athletic. If there were a gold medal for "being really loud," the winged cicada would have it locked up. This insect has a membrane across its stomach that makes a loud hissing sound when moved. Every 13 years, when swarms (we're talking hundreds of millions) of cicadas emerge from their underground habitats to molt and mate, their chorus of hissing sounds can be so loud that it can cause people to experience hearing loss. Yikes!
So, who's really the fastest, highest, and strongest of all? Don't underestimate the littlest among us, even those no bigger than your finger!
So, who's really the fastest, highest, and strongest of all? Don't underestimate the littlest among us, even those no bigger than your finger!
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The world of insects is truly fascinating, and while they may be small, some exhibit extraordinary talents that rival those of larger animals. When it comes to strength, speed, and altitude, certain insects hold impressive records. For instance, the **dung beetle** is often heralded as the strongest animal relative to its size, as it can pull objects over 1,000 times its own body weight.
In terms of speed, the **Australian tiger beetle** is known to be one of the fastest insects, capable of running at speeds of around 5.6 miles per hour, which is remarkably fast for its size.
When it comes to altitude, the **moth** that migrates from North America to Central America is known for its incredible ability to fly at high elevations, sometimes reaching altitudes of over 10,000 feet.
Though insects might be small, their capabilities often put larger animals to shame. The world of these tiny creatures is full of surprises, and it's a testament to the remarkable adaptations and abilities they possess!
In terms of speed, the **Australian tiger beetle** is known to be one of the fastest insects, capable of running at speeds of around 5.6 miles per hour, which is remarkably fast for its size.
When it comes to altitude, the **moth** that migrates from North America to Central America is known for its incredible ability to fly at high elevations, sometimes reaching altitudes of over 10,000 feet.
Though insects might be small, their capabilities often put larger animals to shame. The world of these tiny creatures is full of surprises, and it's a testament to the remarkable adaptations and abilities they possess!