Research Shows Dung Beetle Adapt to Climate Change

Climate is real, and we humans are facing the wrath of it. We are ever-changing and adapting according to the surrounding we live in. But, do you know that dung beetles can do the same too?  A recent study by researcher Kimberly S. Sheldon has found that dung beetles protect their offspring amid temperature changes by controlling the internal temperature of their brood balls. Dung beetles are insects that are known for rolling dung into balls and using it as a food source and a place to lay their eggs. Sheldon's research, which was published in the journal Science Advances, focused on how dung beetles regulate the temperature of their brood balls in response to changes in the external environment. The study found that dung beetles are able to maintain a consistent and optimal temperature for their offspring by adjusting the humidity within the brood balls. The findings of Sheldon's study have significant implications for our understanding of how insects adapt to their environment and protect their offspring. It also highlights the importance of understanding the role that insects play in ecosystems and the potential consequences of climate change on their survival. Sheldon's research on dung beetles adds to our knowledge of the complex behaviors and adaptations of these insects and the ways in which they are able to protect their offspring in the face of environmental challenges.