English Name: Elephant Dung Beetles

Scientific Name: Heliocopris erycoides Felsche, 1907

Origin: Tanzania

Size: 34-41mm (1.3 - 1.6")

Rarity Level: ★★★★

Description: Elephant Dung Beetles, as the name refers to, feed and rolls elephant feces. Can you imagine how large and massive amount elephant feces are? These beetles breakdown those feces to survive, and their behavior saves lots of other animals and plants nearby. Dung Beetles are one of very important animals in the forest ecosystem.

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