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Dung beetles use Milky Way light to guide them
Dung beetles use light from the Milky Way to roll their balls of precious dung out of the way of competitors, scientists reported on Friday. Even though they have just a tiny brain and weak eyes, the beetles use the progressive gradient of light in the skies, provided by the…
Scientists: Dung beetles use balls of manure to keep cool
Dung beetles wearing tiny silicon boots have let scientists in on a long-guarded secret — they use the balls of manure they collect as mobile air conditioning units, a study said Thursday. The ground temperature in the African savannah can reach 60 degrees Celsius (140 Fahrenheit), causing most insects to…
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