Dung beetles, with over 7,000 species, play a crucial role by recycling animal dung, preventing waste buildup. They showcase remarkable navigation skills, using celestial bodies, such as the sun and moon.

Crafting dung balls for nests or food, aiding agriculture, enhancing soil fertility, and pest control (reducing the breeding grounds for flies and other pests linked to decomposing organic matter) are among their contributions. Some species also exhibit parental care by laying eggs within dung balls.