Summary Dung beetles are one of the most efficient members of Africa's clean-up crew. With so many animals residing in the bushveld, there is always an excess of dung- and the hard working dung beetle doesn't waste any time when it comes to scooping it up. The beetles carefully roll the dung into a tightly knit ball which is then transformed into a nutrient-rich crèche for its young. The quality of the dung nursery has a major effect on the young beetle within so the hard work it takes to make a good ball pays off.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : John Varty Peter Terry
Genres : Documentary Short
Release date : Jun 30, 2008
Countries of origin : South Africa
Official sites : Aquavision TV Productions
Language : English
Filming locations : Kruger National Park, South Africa
Production companies : Aquavision TV Productions
Summary Dung beetles are one of the most efficient members of Africa's clean-up crew. With so many animals residing in the bushveld, there is always an excess of dung- and the hard working dung beetle doesn't waste any time when it comes to scooping it up. The beetles carefully roll the dung into a tightly knit ball which is then transformed into a nutrient-rich crèche for its young. The quality of the dung nursery has a major effect on the young beetle within so the hard work it takes to make a good ball pays off.
Genres : Documentary Short
Release date : Jun 30, 2008
Countries of origin : South Africa
Official sites : Aquavision TV Productions
Language : English
Filming locations : Kruger National Park, South Africa
Production companies : Aquavision TV Productions
