TED: The dance of the dung beetle | Marcus Byrne

The video explores the fascinating world of dung beetles, highlighting their unique behaviors and adaptations. Dung beetles, with brains the size of a grain of rice, exhibit complex behaviors such as rolling dung balls, navigating using celestial cues, and thermoregulating in hot environments. The video also delves into their path integration abilities, allowing them to find their way home. Through various experiments, the video demonstrates how these small creatures manage to perform tasks that are challenging even for larger animals.

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