See the Flesh-Eating Beetles in Chicagos Field Museum | Atlas Obscura
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At the Chicago Field Museum, flesh-eating beetles are some of its hardest workers. These scavenger beetles, or dermestid beetles, efficiently eat all the meat off birds that were killed during their migration. By doing so, they help scientists prepare the bones of museum specimens for future research. Watch the full video to learn more.
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