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![Vespa soror, pictured here, is a giant hornet found in Asia, and a sister species to the infamous "murder hornet" Vespa mandarinia.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7AQ38sfK7xESMkDgD56uUE-320-80.jpg)
Bees defeat 'murder hornet' relatives with poop
By Mindy Weisberger published
Asian honey bees defend their hives by attaching animal dung around the doorways, a behavior that was previously unknown in bees.
![Compounds in fresh horse manure attracted pandas in China's Qinling Mountains.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8b8aUfPdFZ89X7QSZbUnnM-320-80.jpg)
Giant pandas have winter poop parties, rolling around in horse manure
By Mindy Weisberger published
Pandas enjoy rolling in horse manure; this smelly habit may help them keep warm.
![Toilet paper was a hot commodity in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xJ4X4nWP34NLNBCh5Gczm-320-80.jpg)
What did people use before toilet paper was invented?
By Tyler Santora published
What did people use instead of toilet paper? Seashells, tapestries, wooden sticks and more.
![When penguins are pooping, you'd better stand back.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tC4u36vZ97YxezCcX3ABxm-320-80.jpg)
Penguins shoot 'poop bombs' more than 4 feet, incredibly important study finds
By Mindy Weisberger published
How much force must a penguin apply in order to blast a flying poop projectile, and how far can it travel? Fortunately for us all, scientists now have answers.
![This guy is ready for a marathon session.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zzfaBy5rk3DHGXcJ5zRNhC-320-80.jpg)
Why do some men take so long to poop?
By Benjamin Plackett published
They're probably not just pooping; the restroom is a safe place for them to ponder life's great questions.
![CT scans revealed a dense mass distending the lizard's abdomen.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zphZpJ8rdiggLwfBcd3haa-320-80.jpg)
Florida lizard breaks world poop record, dies constipated
By Mindy Weisberger published
A curly-tailed lizard's belly was stretched by a mass of unpassed poo.
![A 3D poop emoji smiles against a pink background.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xNQkH6wr2mQ7gpLyLndkQV-320-80.jpg)
Live Science podcast "Life's Little Mysteries" 11: Mysterious Poop
By Live Science Staff published
In this episode of Life's Little Mysteries, we'll take a closer look at a mysterious bodily function that is as fascinating as it is gross — poop.
![Little girl sitting on toilet.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VLT7ZaLZsBeKTUmwe48RnF-320-80.jpg)
Where does all our poop go?
By Isobel Whitcomb published
Human poop is a great fertilizer for farmers.
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