Europe's Staggest of the Stag Beetles (Lucanus Cervus)

This is Lucanus cervus, otherwise known as the European Stag Beetle. One of the most recognizable beetles in the world even showing up in literature 2000 years ago from the great Roman Empire. This beetle is incredibly influential in how stag beetles were named and it's truly a beauty. Unfortunately with habitat destruction, this beetle is struggling a little bit but you can help! Check out this video to learn more about this video and to see how you can contribute to science. #beetle #stagbeetle #europe For the Citizen Scientists! https://www.stagbeetlemonitoring.org/ Sources: https://sci-hub.mksa.top/10.1111/icad... https://sci-hub.mksa.top/10.1111/j.17... https://sci-hub.mksa.top/10.1111/j.13... https://academic.oup.com/aesa/article... https://sci-hub.mksa.top/10.1007/s108... Check out these Channels for their amazing beetle clips:    / @lukaspichvideo      / @beetlesaspets      / @bugmanofficial      / @wildyourgardenwithjoelashton   Music: Smetana - Moldau Mozart's Lacrimosa -    • Mozart – Lacrimosa   Yasper - Birds Fly Higher than the Moon Donut County OST - Bird of Paradise