Dung Beetle
Scarabaeinae
Insects and ArachnidsConservation: Varies by species
Dung beetles feed on animal dung; some roll it into balls, others bury it or live inside it. By recycling waste they enrich soil and reduce flies. Some navigate using the Milky Way.
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