If you own a dog, your yard probably has landmines. But beyond being an eyesore (and a shoe hazard), dog poop can be ...

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 ...

Apartment complexes in cities around the United States are taking some pretty extreme measures when it comes to cracking down on unscooped dog poop. In order to figure out which dog owners aren’t ...

Climate change is melting away glaciers around the world, but in the Andes Mountains, a wild relative of the llama is helping local ecosystems adapt to these changes by dropping big piles of dung.

I’ve seen other dogs doing a similar dance on our daily walks in the neighborhood, which raises the question: Why do dogs spin before they poop? This intriguing canine conduct has piqued the interest ...

What can whale poop teach us about ocean nutrients? This is what a recent study published in Communications Earth & Environment hopes to address as a team of researchers investigated a link between a ...

In the lush environment of Vu Quang National Park in Vietnam, researchers have discovered a new species called Gelastyrella vuquangensis, or the Vu Quang planthopper. This insect is known for its ...