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African Dung Beetle
Sacred to ancient Egyptians, these beetles recycle—of all things—dung.
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Sacred to ancient Egyptians, these beetles recycle—of all things—dung.
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African Dung Beetle
Sacred to ancient Egyptians, these beetles recycle—of all things—dung.
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