Imagine scanning lion dung or a mouse dropping and instantly knowing exactly what and how much the animal has eaten. Thanks to new DNA techniques, this is becoming increasingly feasible. Ph.D. student ...

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Feces are a valuable tool in the world of animal identification. It might sound gross, but it's one of the best ways to determine an animal's behavior. An animal's poop, known as scat, tells you where ...

While poop is decidedly not on the menu for us humans, it’s a normal food for many animals. In one study in Tanzania, scientists remarked that hooded vultures showed more interest in protein-rich lion ...

After braving cold weather and snowy roads on the morning of Jan. 20, visitors to Lake Metroparks’ Jordan Creek Park got the scoop on animal droppings. Families had the chance to look for the deposits ...