Episode Details

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:

1. Why Do Dung Beetles Roll Piles of Poop?
2. Why Do Dung Beetles Collect Dung?
3. How Is a Dung Beetle Like a Tiny Beetle Astronomer?
4. How Can We Use God’s Word to Find Our Way?

Eryn's Books:

1. 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
2. Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615
3. 936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782

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Scriptures Referenced in This Episo