Hard-working Dung Beetles

As part of their AGM, the Equine Landcare Group conducted a talk, walk and search for dung beetles on a Peninsula Property, led by Karen Thomas from Melbourne Water, who gave up some precious weekend time to pass on some of her impressive knowledge. The introduction of exotic dung beetles into Australia has been and Australian success story, with millions of beetles working to clear cow, horse, and sheep dung from the surface and distributing nutrients deep into the soil. A good history of…