The Mystery Of Wombat Poop Cubes Has Finally Been Solved
01/29/21 AT 3:14 PM
Biologists have known for years that wombats produced cubic poop. Until now, however, little was known about the mechanism used to craft such a unique product. Researchers working with the University of Tanzania have unlocked the wombats’ secret and solidified evidence suggesting they use poop to mark territory.
Wombats’ ability to produce such refined waste was the main focus of an investigation by Scott Carver, a wildlife ecologist with the University of Tasmania. Carver’s team analyzed wombats’ 33-foot intestine, publishing their discoveries in the latest issue of the journal Soft Matter.
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