Secrets in the Scat
Scott Burnett is “Scatman”—an Australian ecologist on the trail of the secrets of poop. By identifying and analyzing animal scat for DNA and hormones, he discovers essential details of their behavior, how they fit in the ecosystem, and even how to protect them.
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S49 E2 - 30s
Scott Burnett is “Scatman”—an Australian ecologist on the trail of the secrets of poop. By identifying and analyzing animal scat for DNA and hormones, he discovers essential details of their behavior, how they fit in the ecosystem, and even how to protect them.
Can Poop Help Protect Rhinos from Poachers?
S49 E2 - 3m 3s
The chemicals in rhinoceros feces help the animals communicate with one another. But to scientists and police, rhino scat tells a different story.
Why Wombats Poop Cubes
S49 E2 - 3m
Scientists solve a mammal poop mystery: Why do wombats have cube-shaped feces?
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