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Dung beetles navigate by using the stars of the Milky Way as a guide

Updated on May 17, 2024November 23, 2022
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They use the stars to navigate at night. Dung beetles roll poop to create their homes, as the dung balls serve as secure shelters for their offspring and to hide from predators. Rolling and pushing dung balls also serves as a form of self-propulsion and allows them to cover large distances quickly while gathering food or searching for mates. 

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