Dung beetle

Milky Way Shepherds Dung Beetles Away from Competitors

Dung beetle researchers have discovered that the diminutive insect orients itself relative to the light emanating from the Milky Way, an observation which may very well apply to other various species in the animal kingdom.

Dung Beetles: These Animal Astronomers Use The Milky Way For Navigation, Find Out Why

Dung beetles might not have the best reputation among us, but a new discovery might just prove them smarter than we give them credit for. According to a new published study, dung beetles are the first documented case of an animal using our Milky Way galaxy for navigational purposes.

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