Ben Asaw on the fascination and extraordinary diversity of beetles

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English - May 14, 2021 09:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MB
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Dr Will Liddell talks to Ben Asaw of the Field Studies Council about the extraordinary diversity of beetles and their importance in ecosytems as predators, pests, pollinators and waste disposal specialists. Did you know that the great Australia barbie was effectively rescued by African dung beetles? You cannot fail to be seduced by Dan's enthusiasm for these overlooked creatures.
Sound engineering by Rob Wynne-Griffiths.