Did you know...
*There are 7000 species in the scarab family of dung beetles.
*Beetles are present on every continent except Antarctica.
*A dung beetle can roll a dung ball up to 50 times its own weight.
*It can bury nearly half a ton of dung per acre per year as food for itself and offspring.
Look for...
*A robust body that in some species can be up to 1 1/4 includes long
*The lack of tarsi (jointed feet) on the front legs
*Generally they are a dull black color, although some species may be rather colorful
*Front legs adapted as scoops and to assist in the formation of dung balls
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