Every animal, when crossing through a forested area or meadow, leaves a sign behind, whether intentionally or not. Deer leave eaten vegetation, broken branches and, if it has just rained, footprints ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Poo is something that fascinates us all, let's be perfectly honest. But human poo has got nothing on the diverse world of animal faeces. Some species eat their own scat, while others shape it into ...

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 ...