The small creatures - Insects, Invertebrates and bugs

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Beverly Joubert: " The iridescent, emerald sheen of these hard-working dung beetles is a reminder to pay attention to the smaller species – not only can they make for striking photographic subjects, but without them, precious ecosystems would suffer. These beetles perform a vital service. They spend much of their time collecting dung, as a food source and breeding chamber, and depositing it in the ground. In doing so, they improve the quality of the soil and may also help control fly populations that would otherwise take advantage of an abundance of dung in which to lay their eggs. One animal's waste is another's haven! "

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