Some dung beetles that live in dry, hot places survive very hot days by using clever tricks — like rolling their dung into a moist ball and climbing on top of it to cool off when the ground gets too hot.
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Dung beetles can be found on every continent except Antarctica, making them one of the most widespread insect groups in the world!
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