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“These beetles, which have long heralded the arrival of the rainy season each May, are now a rare sight, even in rural areas. Biologists at the University of Costa Rica … estimate a staggering 90–95% decline in their populations … sparking concern about the health of the nation’s ecosystems”
May 11, 2025, 3:23 PM
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