Ecology and Evolution of Dung Beetles (eBook)

Leigh Simmons was born and educated in the UK, and is currantly Professor of Evolutionary Biology at the University of Western Australia. His research interests lie in all aspects of reproductive biology, from the evolution of sperm form and function, to mate searching and courtship behaviour. James Ridsdill-Smith was born and educated in the UK but carried out all his research in Australia working for CSIRO Entomology. He has been developing biological and ecological solutions to various pest problems and 15 years involved in the biological control of dung with scarabaeine dung beetles.

"The result is a complete book, highlighting however that
there is still much to learn from these creatures."
(Ethology Ecology & Evolution, 1 May 2013)

"This book clearly demonstrates the value of dung beetles
in a multitude of research disciplines and deserves a place on the
bookshelf any scientist or natural historian." (J
Insect Conserv, 9 February 2012)

"Whilst this is already an interesting read, my
overwhelming feeling is that there is an opportunity to greatly
extend work on the ecology of dung beetles, with a real hope that
they will provide genuine insight into common ecological problems.
Perhaps this feeling is just what the authors hoped would be
produced by their work." (British Ecological Society
Bulletin, 1 March 2012)

"I have however no doubt that there will be a second edition in
five or so years time. And if any book deserves a second edition
(with more in-situ photographs), it truly is this one." (The
Amateur Naturalist magazine, 2011)