There are about 800 species of dung beetles in South Africa. This diverse set of species all have one thing in common; they have carved out a less than glorious, but very important niche in the ecosystem -- transporting and burying dung in the landscape. They are often seen rolling large balls of dung in a straight line, stopping every so often to do a little dance atop the dung ball. How do the stay on track and what's with the dancing? Bertus joins a group of researchers who are 'passionate about pooh' and have uncovered some interesting secrets to dung beetle behaviour. Their intriguing discoveries have even won them an Ig Nobel prize for science which first makes people laugh, and then makes them think. With dung beetles clad in boots and caps, their research methodology leaves one wanting to know more. Join us to find out what this ground-breaking research has revealed.
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