Coprophagic, it eats mostly useless waste (feces). It metabolizes this waste into a more refined waste product, along with an oily byproduct.Cognitive learning theory in the classroom the oily byproduct is chemically the same as the oil found in the oceans around the island. Somehow, scarabidae converts feces into oil. If that wasn't reason enough to worship the scarabidae, the refined waste product is almost identical to fertilizer from a compost bin.Cognitive learning theory in the classroom

Scarabidae makes me think humans have been on the island for a long time. Why else would a creature evolve to be such a perfect pet? Most tribes jealously protect their scarabidae, whom are handily tamed with the skilled use of some well-handled feces.Cognitive learning theory in the classroom these wondrous little organic biofactories are truly a sustainable, green, eco-friendly source of resources for living off the land. Oil becomes gas, which is generator fuel.Cognitive learning theory in the classroom fertilizer means crops, which is human fuel. The scarabidae can power all aspects of island life!

A dung beetle of enormous size, scarabidae gigas is a vital component of the island's strange ecology.Cognitive learning theory in the classroom they are most often found in the deep caves, feeding on massive quantities of bat guano and, in turn, being hunted by other giant invertebrates that prowl the dark passages and walls.Cognitive learning theory in the classroom what dung they don't eat is buried in the soil, fertilizing it and ensuring the regrowth of plants. By means not fully understood, their digestive tracts can convert animal waste into both an oil-like substance and a type of fertilizer.Cognitive learning theory in the classroom

While it is possible to tame anywhere, these beetles appear most frequently near water sources (past the first cluster of snakes in central cave for example) it is advised to draw them closer to the cave entrance for safety.Cognitive learning theory in the classroom positioning your sabertooth at a choke point to prevent other players from interfering with your tame is advised on pvp. When not aggravated, the beetle will remain stationary making it easy to tame.Cognitive learning theory in the classroom time lost by aggravating the beetle varies up to 3 to 5 minutes, which is added to the feeding interval time. As of sept 20 2016 the beetle's pathing is still a bit buggy: luring a tamed beetle from a cave can be done by lowering its follow distance to the player and by punching the beetle around awkward obstacles.Cognitive learning theory in the classroom keep in mind, this strategy might knock the beetle unconscious, or even kill the beetle if the player is too reckless; as such, getting them out of caves can be tedious.Cognitive learning theory in the classroom there is also a bug which can occur once aggravated where the beetle will no longer reliably accept feeding and will eventually die of hunger.Cognitive learning theory in the classroom but you no longer have to do that as of patch 241.0, dung beetles can be carried out by the player after taming, leaving it quite easy to retrieve them.Cognitive learning theory in the classroom

To tame, slowly approach the dung beetle from behind and stand right next to it and start feeding it feces. Once fed, just go into your inventory and keep getting feces.Cognitive learning theory in the classroom it should not get aggressive. A phiomia poop farm is recommended or have some large feces ready when you plan on going for one. If taming in a cave, be sure the area is clear of other more dangerous creatures that might disturb your tame before starting.Cognitive learning theory in the classroom after taming, you can pick it up and carry it. You can fly or ride other dinosaurs while carrying it, but cannot carry the dung beetle while a tamed creature is on your shoulder.Cognitive learning theory in the classroom

Beware other animals in the cave. A big fight can usually rile up all of the cave's inhabitants, including the beetle. While the player may be swinging away with a pike at nearby onyc, a beetle can attack, possibly leading to death on either hand.Cognitive learning theory in the classroom beware, as the beetle does a surprising amount of knock-back. Stay away from the lava or spike pits in caves that contain them, as to avoid an embarrassing and untimely death via a disgruntled dung beetle.Cognitive learning theory in the classroom

The dung beetle can convert feces placed in its inventory into fertilizer and oil. 'wandering' must be enabled for conversion to occur so be sure to place the beetle within a pen where it can wander freely without fear of it escaping.Cognitive learning theory in the classroom it will not collect feces; these have to be placed manually in the bug. Due to the low starting weight, it is recommended to level up this stat in order to place more feces in its inventory, and due to low health, it is advisable to house these in an enclosed or otherwise protected area. 2 high wooden railings is sufficient to prevent escape.Cognitive learning theory in the classroom

Conversion of feces into fertilizer takes 15 minutes per conversion. However, it can convert one batch of each type of feces concurrently. For example, if you place 1 human feces, 2 small animal feces, 1 medium and 1 large, you will have 7 fertilizer and 7 oil after 15 minutes (not 60 minutes).Cognitive learning theory in the classroom production of same size feces is otherwise queued. For example, if you place 4 small feces, 1 medium, and 1 large, you will have 6 fertilizer and 6 oil after 15 minutes, and an additional 1 fertilizer and 1 oil after a further 15 minutes (30 minutes total).Cognitive learning theory in the classroom as of patch 243.0, with the introduction of the titanosaur, if you have a dung beetle with a weight stat greater than 35.0 it can convert a single massive animal feces into 16 bags of fertilizer and 7 oil.Cognitive learning theory in the classroom

Make sure they are not overburdened, as if they can not move while on wander then they will not produce. In some cases, they might refuse to wander when on ceilings and certain other structures.Cognitive learning theory in the classroom this can be fixed by bringing them down to ground level. Dung beetles do not seem to stop producing fertilizer when kept in a wooden cage, even if they are encumbered with feces.Cognitive learning theory in the classroom