Dung Beetle and Milky Way (IMAGE) University of the Witwatersrand Caption The dung beetle is the first animal proven to use the Milky Way for orientation. Credit Emily Baird Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.