Why isn't the world covered in poop? - Eleanor Slade and Paul Manning

Learn more by reading Douglas J. Emlen's "Animal Weapons":

Each day, the animal kingdom produces roughly enough poop to match the volume of water pouring over Victoria Falls. So why isn’t the planet covered in the stuff? You can thank the humble dung beetle for eating up the excess. Eleanor Slade and Paul Manning explain how these valiant insects make quick work of an endless stream of feces.

Lesson by Eleanor Slade and Paul Manning, animation by Anton Bogaty.

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[gaminwatch]

“Somewhere near you, an animal is defecating”

Me, sitting on the toilet: 👀

[double_chomps]

I love how Ted is so serious while talking about poop thieves

[nickyguy]

Imagine you're an elephant casually taking a dump on the ground and suddenly a swarm of beetles come charging towards you.

[vic]

I've never been more appreciative of a bug

[moncefalahlah]

Those beetles are way more important than me.

[triangulator]

"Somewhere near you, an animal is defecating"
Words of wisdom

[marlonbriancolobong]

Imagine, in their perspective.
"Thank God, these creatures don't know how to recognize such valuable treasures"

[gpcaraudio]

Well I wasn't planning on watching a 5 minute video about poop, but here we are

[waver]

What do you do for a living, little beetle?


"I'm a pooper scooper."

[twizzy]

Nobody:
TED: Why isnt the planet covered in poop

[superspetz]

I love getting answers to questions I’ve never asked

[alexcisthunnery]

This video is just so cute even though it talks about poop.

[johndawson]

At least we don't have to pay them

[Playopedia]

The sounds of them just humming just having a good time is so heartwarming

[boghara]

Thank God this was an animation and NOT real footage

[ikerants]

Well that’s a question I never knew I really wanted answered🤔

[Botassiumm]

Why did I decide watching this is a good idea after breakfast

[HuntsASMR]

This was just… way too cute. I love it so much. The whole thing was about poop and they somehow made it one of the most adorable things I’ve ever seen.

[matthewmcilvoy]

"You'll be tempted to take a look!"
Me: No, I don't think I will

[fro-yo]

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