Poachers threaten Hitler beetle

Ljubljana, 5 November - Several caves in Slovenia are home to a beetle that has no remarkable features apart from its name, which has made it world famous. Anophthalmus hitleri is an endangered species, but is unfortunately popular among collectors of items related to Nazi Germany and has been subject to poaching.

Ljubljana Anophthalmus hitleri Photo: Tomi Trilar

Ljubljana
Anophthalmus hitleri
Photo: Tomi Trilar

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