Understanding Dung Beetles

What insect did Squeaks discover that was pushing a ball of dirt?

• Ant

• Ladybug

• Dung beetle

• Butterfly

How many legs do beetles have?

• Four

• Six

• Eight

• Ten

What is unique about the wings of beetles?

• They have one pair of wings

• They have no wings

• They have colorful wings

• One pair is hard and covers their back

On which continent are dung beetles not found?

• Europe

• Asia

• Africa

• Antarctica

What do dung beetles use their horns for?

• To fight for food or mates

• To attract mates

• To fly

• To dig tunnels

What is the primary food source for dung beetles?

• Leaves

• Fruits

• Dung

• Seeds

Why do dung beetles roll dung into balls?

• To use it as a nest

• To hide it from predators

• To store it for later

• To play with it

What do dung beetles primarily extract from dung?

• Fibers

• Liquids

• Minerals

• Proteins

How do dung beetles benefit from the nutrients in dung?

• They can fly longer distances

• They stay healthy

• They become more colorful

• They grow faster

Why do female dung beetles lay their eggs in dung?

• To hide them

• To keep them warm

• To protect them from predators

• To provide food for the larvae