Jan 29, 2013 (All Things Considered) — A team of scientists has discovered that dung beetles climb on dung balls and dance around in circles before taking off. This dance is not one of joy, however -- the insects are checking out the sky to get their bearings. Melissa Block and Audie Cornish have more.
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Scientists Discover Dung Beetles Use The Milky Way For GPS
Jan 29, 2013 (All Things Considered) — A team of scientists has discovered that dung beetles climb on dung balls and dance around in circles before taking off. This dance is not one of joy, however -- the insects are checking out the sky to get their bearings. Melissa Block and Audie Cornish have more.Missing some content? Check the source: NPR
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