Meet the Gravedigger of the Animal Kingdom

The American burying beetle, once widespread across the US, is now endangered and found in only six states. Known as the gravedigger of the animal kingdom, it feeds on decomposing animals and has strong chemical receptors to detect rotting meat. Both male and female beetles work together to bury a corpse, and they exhibit rare parental care by tending to their young. Conservation efforts are ongoing to save this species, but its future remains uncertain.

Explain the significance of the chemical receptors found in the antennae of the American burying beetle.

What conservation efforts are being made for the American burying beetle?