River otters are unequivocally cute. But their eating habits are not so adorable. Most animals—humans included—separate the place where they defecate from the place where they eat. But river otters ...

Artificial intelligence can spot parasitic worm eggs in human faecal samples – including those from parasite species missed when lab technologists use a microscope to study the same samples. The ...

Manhattan, KS / / September 11, 2025 / Poo Squad The Health Risks Hiding in Plain Sight Dog poop is more than an eyesore.

A new study links a parasite found in cat feces with a lack of fear and increased risk-taking behaviors commonly found among entrepreneurs. Humans can be infected with the Toxoplasma gondii parasite ...

North American river otters eat, play and defecate in the same place. And their unhealthy habits make them ideal for detecting future health threats in the environment. Kristen Goodhue A North ...

Dog poop isn’t just gross — it’s also potentially infectious. That’s why signs reminding pet owners to “curb your dog” and scoop their poop have been joined in some places by posted warnings that pet ...