But during expeditions over the last ten years, Schmidt and his collaborators began noticing patches of plants, all of which seemed to have emerged from vicuña poop piles. Working with animal ...

Her students, perhaps unsurprisingly, demonstrated a distinct enthusiasm for hearing more about poop-eating. After Power retired from teaching, she wondered just how many animals ate their own poop.

This fascinating discovery, published in Nature Scientific Reports, underscores an unexpected strategy through which species are adjusting to climate change. While this unique animal behavior offers ...

A recent study highlights the important role of animal dung in helping ecosystems adapt to climate change, specifically in the high Andes following glacial retreat. Vicuñas are making communal dung ...

They are one of two wild South American camelids, a group of animals that includes alpaca and llama, which are domesticated species. They live in the high alpine areas of the Andes. Vicuñas may be ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) issued the final rule that mandates electronic identification (EID) tags for interstate movement of ...

A rapidly-spreading H5N1 avian influenza, otherwise known as bird flu, has been devastating bird flocks and showing signs of spreading to other mammals.

Swallows an unusual but harmless, non-solid substance Swallows a bad-looking, bad-smelling, or bad tasting food Swallows a non-food substance Ate food or drink that is spoiled or has set out at room ...

This curious ritual has puzzled scientists and animal enthusiasts alike, inviting the question: why do sloths risk their lives to poop? By exploring their unique biology and ecology, we can better ...