A team of scientists has discovered that dung beetles climb on dung balls and dance around in circles before taking off. This dance is not one of joy, however — the insects are checking out the sky to get their bearings. Melissa Block and Audie Cornish have more.
http://www.npr.org/2013/01/29/170588505/scientists-discover-dung-beetles-use-the-milky-way-for-gps
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In this episode we grab our bucket and spade and head to Rye Harbour where we meet Barry Yates and Chris Bentley who take us on a tour of this fantastic nature reserve. We find Mediterranean Gulls, Little Terns, Sea Pea, Pale Grass Eggar, Bombadier Beetle and fall in love with a spider. Find out more about Rye Harbour at www.wildrye.info and check www.rxwildlife.org.uk for the latest sightings.