The Plum Dung Beetle is mainly active at night. Adults scavenge carrion as well as fresh dung. They roll dung balls away to lay eggs and bury.
The Plum Dung Beetle is mainly active at night. Adults scavenge carrion as well as fresh dung. They roll dung balls away to lay eggs and bury. The female stays with the progeny to care for them
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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
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