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Dung beetle

A dung beetle on top of its dung.

A dung beetle on top of its dung. The ball is many times bigger than the beetle and will be rolled away for burial in its mate’s burrow.

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Rights: Landcare Research
Published: 12 October 2009Size: 42.5 KB
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