Africa - Other Wildlife

Dung Beetle

Dung Beetle

Dung beetles are comical but that isn't really fair. They are very efficient at making dung balls and the speed that they move with the rolled up dung is incredible. They appear everywhere there is fresh dung (usually elephant and/or rhino).
They bury the dung ball with a grub inside. The grub eats the dung as it grows and out pops an adult dung beetle ready to complete the cycle!

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