Why These Animals Eat Sh*t

Why These Animals Eat Sh*t

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Science, Health Sciences, Biology

11th Grade - University

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The video explores the phenomenon of coprophagy, or poop eating, across various species, including bats, rabbits, tadpoles, dogs, and naked mole rats. It discusses the nutritional, social, and medicinal reasons behind this behavior. The video also touches on human interactions with feces, highlighting cultural practices and modern medical applications like fecal microbiota transplantation.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What evolutionary advantage might dogs gain from eating feces?

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How do naked mole rats use coprophagy to communicate within their colonies?

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What are some historical uses of human feces in traditional medicine?

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What is fecal microbiota transplantation and how is it related to human practices?

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