Penny Edwards worked at the CSIRO Dung Beetle
Research Unit in South Africa for five years researching the
reproductive biology of dung beetles, and later in Canberra
studying the effect of dung quality on dung beetle growth and
reproduction. She was the technical co-ordinator on the 2001-2002
Queensland Dung Beetle Project.
Pam Wilson worked for the Northern Tablelands Dung
Beetle Express project during which time she was involved in dung
beetle monitoring, harvesting and release under the guidance of the
Queensland Dung Beetle Project. After receiving a Churchill
Fellowship Pam studied the effects of grazing management on dung
beetle populations in South Africa.
Jane Wright joined CSIRO in 1984 to work on the
dung beetle project in South Africa. After a detour through stored
grain research, Jane returned to dung beetles in her retirement and
led the project to introduce Onthophagus vacca and Bubas bubalus.
"This handy pocket guide, perfect for glove-boxes...will be a great
resource for landholders, landcare groups and anyone who wants to
identify and learn more about these amazing insects and the
valuable role they play in our landscapes by enhancing pastures,
improving soil health and reducing parasites."--Bruce Lord, Land
for Wildlife South East Queensland
"This handy, pocket-sized and laminated field guide...will enable
farmers, landcare workers and interested punters to identify and
learn about the basic biology of these beetles found in cattle
dung. Go and see what you can find!"-- "Grass Roots"
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