# Why Do Dung Beetles Roll Piles of Poop? Lesson 116

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Published: 2026-02-24T11:00:00+00:00
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Dung beetles do more than roll poop—they roll it straight while walking backward in the dark. How? Meet the scientists who answered that question—using beetles, moonlight, and tiny cardboard hats. Here’s our trail map: Why Do Dung Beetles Roll Piles of Poop? Why Do Dung Beetles Collect Dung? How Is a Dung Beetle Like a Tiny Beetle Astronomer? How Can We Use God’s Word to Find Our Way? Eryn's Books: The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Rest-Creation-Sabbath-Living/dp/0825448891 Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615 936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782 Episode Links: Explore books, curriculum, and resources by Master Books: https://www.masterbooks.com/ Save 20% and get a FREE speaker using code Nat20 at https://www.sherwoodkids.com/nat20 (offer valid through March 31, 2026) Subscribe to the Ginger Hubbard podcast for biblical parenting advice and encouragement: https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://erynlynum.com/club-videos Get full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/club Free Dung Beetle Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/why-do-dung-beetles-roll-piles-of-poop/ Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/ask Scriptures Referenced in This Episode: “But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come.” John 16:13 (NIV) “Your word is like a lamp for my feet and a light for my path.” Psalm 119:105…

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