AOL: A Field Guide to Identifying Wild Animal Scat in North America
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 ...
Yahoo: Scientists make frightening finding after analyzing droppings from variety of wild animals
Experts from Greenpeace Switzerland were startled when they analyzed feces from a variety of wild animals. "Oh s***, microplastics," the researchers titled their findings. While comical, the droppings ...
Scientists make frightening finding after analyzing droppings from variety of wild animals
The Conversation: How to identify animal tracks, burrows and other signs of wildlife in your neighborhood
How to identify animal tracks, burrows and other signs of wildlife in your neighborhood
National Geographic news: Why do animals eat their own poop—and other animals’ too?
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 ...
What’s the deal with scat? When animals well, you know, poop, they release organic matter which can contain diseases, phosphorus, and even fragments of DNA. Scientifically, animal poop is referred to ...
The Gazette: 8 types of animal poop you’ll spot on the trail in Colorado
Taking a closer look at scat on the ground can be a great way of determining what type of wildlife is present in an area. Below, find a guide to identifying the animal droppings commonly encountered ...