Two black dung beetles battling with and rolling a large dung ball back to their home


Two black dung beetles battling with and rolling a large dung ball back to their home. Not a natural native of Spain, these insects can still be found in abundance in certain parts of the Spanish countryside. Amazing to watch, these creatures have incredible strength, stamina and determination to survive.


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Photo credit: © Nicholas Stubbs / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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