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Dung beetles occur on every continent except Antarctica. Most of the dung beetles in the world use herbivore dung, and in Africa, elephant dung. Dung beetles can be divided into 3 groups, Rollers, Tunnellers and Dwellers. Without dung beetles, the earth would be piled high with manure.

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