Deer poo analysis uncovers surprising role in woodland conservation efforts
A study of deer poo in North Wales could shed light on the conservation of woodlands in the UK. A team from Bangor University ...
Poo study shows culling of charismatic North Wales animals may not be needed
Despite being symbols of untamed countryside, rising numbers of deer were said to be ruining sensitive habitats, damaging ...
Whale poop contains iron that may have helped fertilize past oceans
The blue whale is the largest animal on the planet. It consumes enormous quantities of tiny, shrimp-like animals known as ...
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The head-to-toe DIY cancer checks you need to know as NHS rolls out bowel tests to Brits in 50s
The Faecal Immunochemistry Test (FIT), which looks for invisible traces of blood in small poo samples, can help detect bowel cancer before it causes noticeable symptoms. Since 2021, the NHS in ...
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Iron-Containing Whale Poop May Have Helped Fertilize Past Oceans
Researchers found that whale feces contain iron and non-toxic copper, essential nutrients for ocean ecosystems. The study ...
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Whale poop contains iron that may have helped fertilize past oceans
To investigate what role whale poop may have played in this ecosystem, the study analyzed five stool samples. Two samples were from humpback whales in the Southern Ocean and three were from blue ...