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Dung Beetles Rolling a Ball of Dung

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Dung Beetles build balls from feces deposited by large animals. They roll the balls by pushing (upside down) with their back legs. They bury the dung balls with their eggs so their young can feed on the dung. The ancient Egyptians called these "Scarabs."