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Second Crowdfunding Launched to Uncover the Source of Stag Beetles' 'Coolness'

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  • Second Crowdfunding Launched to Uncover the Source of Stag Beetles' 'Coolness'
  • Dr. Hiroki Goto, a lecturer at Shizuoka University's Faculty of Science, has launched a second crowdfunding campaign to elucidate the mechanism by which male stag beetles develop large mandibles. The goal is 500,000 yen, with the campaign running from June 10 to August 5, 2026.
  • Source: PR TIMES
  • Date: Wed Jun 10 2026 10:00:02 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)

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Dr. Hiroki Goto, a lecturer at Shizuoka University's Faculty of Science, has launched a second crowdfunding campaign to elucidate the mechanism by which male stag beetles develop large mandibles. The goal is 500,000 yen, with the campaign running from June 10 to August 5, 2026.

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Second Crowdfunding Launched to Uncover the Source of Stag Beetles' 'Coolness' (Wed Jun 10 2026 10:00:02 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)), PR TIMES
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PR TIMES
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Wed Jun 10 2026 10:00:02 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)

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Dr. Hiroki Goto, a lecturer at Shizuoka University's Faculty of Science, has launched a second crowdfunding campaign to elucidate the mechanism by which male stag beetles develop large mandibles. The goal is 500,000 yen, with the campaign running from June 10 to August 5, 2026.

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Q: What is the purpose of this crowdfunding?
A: To elucidate the genetic mechanism by which only male stag beetles develop large mandibles.
Q: What is the target amount and campaign period?
A: The target is 500,000 yen (All or Nothing). The campaign runs from June 10 to August 5, 2026.
Q: What was the result of the previous crowdfunding?
A: The first campaign (2024-2025) received over 3 million yen from 184 supporters, significantly advancing the research.