Free Download Dance of the Dung Beetles: Their Role in Our Changing World (Audiobook)
English | November 10, 2020 | ASIN: B08MHYLMXC | M4B@128 kbps | 7h 25m | 404 MB
Authors: Marcus Byrne, Helen Lunn | Narrator: Dennis Kleinman
The sweeping scientific and social history of the humble dung beetle
The humble and industrious dung beetle is a marvelous beast: the 6,000 species identified so far are intricately entwined with human history and scientific endeavor. These night-soil collectors of the planet have been worshipped as gods, worn as jewelry, and painted by artists. More practically, they saved Hawaii from ecological blight, and rescued Australia from plagues of flies. They fertilize soil, cleanse pastures, steer by the stars, and have a unique relationship with the African elephant (along with many other ungulates). Above all, they are the ideal subject for biological study in an evolving world.
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