The use of certain cattle medications can harm dung beetles by making the dung toxic to them!
Dung Beetles - Facts for Kids
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Facts About Dung Beetles For Kids
Some farms now specifically manage their cattle medication to protect their local dung beetle populations!
Dung beetles save the cattle industry billions of dollars each year by naturally removing dung from pastures!
Climate change is affecting dung beetle populations by changing the temperature and moisture levels they need to survive!
Some countries are introducing new dung beetle species to help manage agricultural waste!
Scientists use dung beetles as indicators of ecosystem health – more beetles usually means a healthier environment!
Some dung beetle species are endangered due to habitat loss and changes in farming practices!
Conservation efforts in Australia have successfully introduced African dung beetles to help manage cattle dung!
