This week, we look at how scatological scientists use fake poop to save owls and commune with rhinos. Let's GO!


https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/fake-poop-helps-transplanted-owls-settle-new-safer-neighborhoods-rcna13906

https://www.optimistdaily.com/2022/02/fake-poop-helps-tiny-endangered-owls-find-new-homes/

https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/60234064

https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Burrowing_Owl/overview

https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/burrowing-owl

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/rhinoceroses-poop-middens-communication

https://www.boredpanda.com/owl-long-legs-exposed/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic

https://www.seeker.com/plant-makes-fake-poop-to-fool-dung-beetles-1770322031.html

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/sparkly-zoo-poo

Intro Music is “Tiptoe out the back” by Dan Lebowicz and Interstitial music is by MK2. Additional music provided by Pixabay and Freesound.org and introducing HappySoulMusic.com!

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