A dung beetle (Melinopterus prodromus) comes across the grass attracted to nearby dung, taking off from the grass to move closer. At Brendon Common, E

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A dung beetle (Melinopterus prodromus) comes across the grass attracted to nearby dung, taking off from the grass to move closer. At Brendon Common, Exmoor

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Size: 6423px × 4282px
Location: Brendon Common, Exmoor, Devon
Photo credit: © Claire Haskins / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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