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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Where does all our poop go?
By Isobel Whitcomb published
Human poop is a great fertilizer for farmers.
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