The dung beetle may seem humble but this small creature has a much darker side. Fighting between beetles for dung balls is rife with opponents always looking for an easy steal. Piles of dung are hotspot of intense competition, dirty tricks and outright robbery. Rolling the perfect ball and hanging on to it is a tough task- but it’s all in a day’s work for this robust beetle.
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