The Small Green Dung Beetle is active during the rainy season and soon appears on fresh dung. They live in the drier savanna areas
The Small Green Dung Beetle is active during the rainy season and soon appears on fresh dung. They live in the drier savanna areas and prefer the dung of omnivores. They roll small dung balls some distance away to bury.
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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
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