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πŸͺ² Beetles

Stellate Dung Beetle

Gymnopleurus humanus

About

A medium-sized, glossy black roller found in African savannas. It has a nearly perfectly spherical body when viewed from the side. An extremely fast roller that can outpace many predators on flat terrain.

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Did You Know?

Its near-perfect spherical body shape is an adaptation that makes it difficult for predators to grasp.