Dung Beetle Facts

Women Rising at Burning Man

She says women aren't just going, they are leading.

"It seems like it, there are a lot more women leading bigger projects," she said. "I heard, I could be wrong, but a lot of older generation women are doing the temple this year."

She is leading her own project for the first time. It's called "Bigaloo" a 25-foot long dung beetle.

The statistical data shows not just more women, but that Burner's are more political. Back in 2001, less than half claimed a political affiliation. In 2008, 43 percent said they are Democrats. 9 percent are Republican. They are also becoming more religious. In 2006, 76 percent said they were spiritual, and in 2008 it jumped to 85 percent.

Other interesting facts are that 'burners' are mostly white (73 percent). One of the most shocking figures is their education. In 2005, 83 percent claimed to have some college, or an advanced degree. That is already well above the national average of about 50 percent. Not only that, but the number has grown. In 2008, a whopping 93 percent of burners claimed to have an advanced degree or some college.

They are also more urban. In 2005, 78 percent said they were from urban and suburban areas. In 2008 that number is up 5 percent.

No new statistics have been posted on the web site since 2008.

Nevada has always been a home for liberty and freedom. As a life long Nevadan I will always support our free thinking and open minded approach to outsiders. WE are not California or Utah nor do we wish to be either. I think a week on the playa sounds like fun, but I will be hunting. Please pick up after yourselves and leave Nevada as you found us. Enjoy us as you found us. Please do not do anything to change us into what you want us to be or something you understand or you and we will not be able to enjoy your festival as you do now. You come to Nevada because we are not what you understand, want, and/or left behind! ENJOY!

Interesting Facts about Dung Beetles « Animals Icons

Before we move on to all those amazing dung beetle facts, you need to understand that the term ‘dung beetle’ refers to all those species of beetles which are dependent on feces or dung of animals for food and/or shelter. There exist more than 7000 species of dung beetles on the planet, which are found on all the continents of the world except for Antarctica. While some of these beetles are as small as 1 mm, others can grow on to attain a length of 2.4 inches – decent enough for an insect. Dung beetle habitat – spanning across deserts, grasslands, forests, etc. is one of the biggest habitats in kingdom Animalia. Given below are more of such facts about the dung beetle species which will give you a better idea about it.

As we mentioned earlier, more than 7000 species of dung beetles are found on the planet. While most of these dung beetles belong to the Scarabaeinae and Aphodiinae subfamilies, some species which belong to the Geotrupidae subfamily of insects are also considered dung beetles. Dung beetles don’t eat or drink anything else but survive on feces or dung, as feeding on the same gives them all the nutrients that they require. However, there do exist some species of dung beetles which feed on decaying leaves and other plant matter, when they are not feeding on dung. As far as their dietary choice is concerned, most of these beetles prefer to feed on the dung of herbivorous animals in their native habitat. Very few species of beetles feed on the dung of carnivorous animals. There exist three types of dung beetles – the first type comprises the ones who roll dungs into spherical balls and take it to their dwelling (rollers), the second type comprises ones who bury the dung at the site where they find it by making tunnels (tunnelers) and the last group which makes dung itself at their home (dwellers).

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