The rare stag beetle crawls across the forest floor. A fascinating insect requiring conservation, it's a highlight in insect photography.

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Size: 5328px × 4000px
Location: Deutschland
Photo credit: © Frank Nagel / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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