Christine Bairstow, Soil improvers-Dung Beetles (ANIMAL & NATURE 2026)

Dung beetles are important in soil improvement. These powerful little beetles rapidly bury manure by rolling balls of dung and tunneling them into the soil, improving soil fertility and structure. Great to watch their progress and wonderful macro subjects. Quite shy and fast moving.

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