River otters are unequivocally cute. But their eating habits are not so adorable. Most animals—humans included—separate the place where they defecate from the place where they eat. But river otters ...

Have you ever been out on a walk, and as you take that next step, you feel the slippery squish of poop under your foot? It’s not just gross. Beyond the mess and the smell, it’s potentially infectious.

As pet parents, we prioritize keeping our furry family members happy and healthy. Yet worms in pets often get overlooked, ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. What goes into the body, must ultimately come out. The same goes ...

No one likes cat poop, and now, unfortunately, no species can seem to escape the icky substance. Toxoplasma gondii or T. gondii is a parasite that causes a disease called toxoplasmosis. The parasite ...

For humans, feces are last on the list of things we’d place near our mouth. In the animal world, that reaction does not always apply. Coprophagy is the act of eating feces, and for many species it ...

River otter poop is the perfect for Katrina Lohan's research as it contains DNA from worms, fish, and other organisms, including parasites. Image: National Zoo River otters are unequivocally cute. But ...