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Page last updated at 09:56 GMT, Tuesday, 3 June 2008 10:56 UK

Giant beetle's long haul trip

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A beetle the size of a hamster has been found at a banana packing factory in London after surviving a journey from Costa Rica.

The fruit-loving elephant beetle is now at Linton Zoo, which wants to find for a mate for him. Mike Cartwright reports.

First broadcast June 2008

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