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The Dance of the Dung Beetle

Offered By: TED via YouTube

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TED Courses Animal Behavior Courses

Course Description

Overview

Discover the fascinating intelligence of dung beetles in this 17-minute TED talk by Marcus Byrne. Learn how these tiny insects, with brains the size of a grain of rice, navigate and transport their food source through an intricate dance. Explore the surprising cognitive abilities of dung beetles as they roll animal excrement home, showcasing nature's ingenuity in unexpected places. Gain insights into the complex behaviors of these small creatures and their remarkable adaptation to their environment.

Syllabus

Marcus Byrne: The dance of the dung beetle


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TED

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