Dogs have many interesting habits, but one of the strangest for us humans to understand is why our pets eat poo. The term for this behaviour is 'coprophagia', and whilst it’s certainly not the most ...

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Hannah explains how to safely compost pet poo. Animal manures are a rich source of plant and soil nutrients. However, dog and cat manure need to be treated differently to your usual cow, sheep, or ...

Zoo poo could be the source for exciting developments in medical treatments, according to scientists. They have been busy analysing dung samples from nearly every animal at Dudley Zoo in their search ...

Your toilet habits could provide vital clues to your health. In some cases they could even signal a deadly cancer. Although changes in the colour and consistency of faeces can be harmless, often due ...

Your bathroom habits could offer crucial insights into your health, and in some instances, they might even indicate a lethal cancer. While alterations in the colour and texture of your stool can often ...

In its infinite wisdom, the Toronto Transit Commission has renamed its fare inspectors Provincial Offences Officers, or POO for short. Yes, really. POOs will be donning new uniforms and vests ...

On Friday, the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) announced that effective Sunday, July 20, its fare inspectors would be officially designated as Provincial Offences Officers, a title meant to reflect ...

From Sunday onwards, TTC fare inspectors have been rebranded as Provincial Offences Officers, a change the commission hopes will help crack down on fare theft. The new designation will help reflect ...

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Tasmanian museum owner Karin Koch created the world's first animal poo painting competition because she's passionate about destigmatising faeces, but also to have fun. Ms Koch is the creator and owner ...