60 Second Histories
Mummification - part 2
An Egyptian high priest continues to talk about mummification and explains the symbolism of the amulets and magic charms they used to send the pharaoh into the afterlife.
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A dung beetle rolls a chunk of dung off a larger piece.
A dung beetle rolls a chunk of dung off a larger piece.
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MS top shot of four Dung beetles rolling two dung balls, Bandhavgarh National Park, India
MS top shot of four Dung beetles rolling two dung balls, Bandhavgarh National Park, India
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MS top shot of four Dung beetles rolling two dung balls, Bandhavgarh National Park, India
MS top shot of four Dung beetles rolling two dung balls, Bandhavgarh National Park, India
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A dung beetle wiggles its antennae as it sits on sand.
A dung beetle wiggles its antennae as it sits on sand.
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A dung beetle digs in a flop of animal dung.
A dung beetle digs in a flop of animal dung.
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Dung beetle pulling dung ball into hole, South India
Dung beetle pulling dung ball into hole, South India
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CU Shot of flightless dung beetles rolling dung balls gathering and molding dung into ball shape / Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa
CU Shot of flightless dung beetles rolling dung balls gathering and molding dung into ball shape / Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa
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CU ZO Rhino beetle searching for food / Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
CU ZO Rhino beetle searching for food / Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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CU Rhino beetle searching for food / Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
CU Rhino beetle searching for food / Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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CU Dung beetle crawling over ground, takes off, Bandhavgarh National Park, India
CU Dung beetle crawling over ground, takes off, Bandhavgarh National Park, India
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Tilt down to Dung Beetle burying dung ball, Bandhavgarh National Park, India
Tilt down to Dung Beetle burying dung ball, Bandhavgarh National Park, India
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WA Dung Beetles moving dung ball, Bandhavgarh National Park, India
WA Dung Beetles moving dung ball, Bandhavgarh National Park, India
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MS Dung beetle rolling dung ball, Bandhavgarh National Park, India
MS Dung beetle rolling dung ball, Bandhavgarh National Park, India
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MS dung beetle rolls down hill on dung ball, Kenya
MS dung beetle rolls down hill on dung ball, Kenya