Pooch Cafe by Paul Gilligan for April 17, 2020

and what’ll take care of the dung beetles, Poncho?

A natural history story:

Years ago Australians found that with no native dung beetles to spread around cow pies, they were losing large amounts of pastureland to overfertilized inedible weeds. Having learned nothing from their other experiences with foreign species, Aussies introduced a giant African dung beetle. With no natural enemies, soon these huge flying beetles were pelting Australians at night. Again having learned nothing, the Aussies then introduced the only thing that ate the giant dung beetles: giant African toads. No surprise, soon Australian cars were skidding off roads when they ran over these giant toads. That is where I left the story, but I have long imagined herds of rhinos introduced to stomp on these toads.

So sure, Poncho, give dung beetles a try.

I don’t know if there is a dung beetle big enough for horse poop. Interesting critters though. Rolling that rock, day after day.

It’s the “Wise-guy in the Gang with a crazy idea to get rich, I.e.” Cliched scenario!

Hudson give Poncho An NCIS Gibbs !

Go ahead. Send Poncho out for dung beatles and you guys just clean up. Ask him to bring back a left hand socket wrench while he’s out and maybe 30 feet of flight line.

A dung beetle walked into a bar and said, “Is this stool taken”.

Or you could plant roses?

Oh, Poncho, Poncho, Poncho!!

It’s a dung deal.