Animal defecation behaviors, human embarrassment, sponsorship messages

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This chapter delves into the fascinating topic of animal defecation behaviors, including how cats bury their feces and ungulates like deer defecate while walking. The hosts also explore the reasons behind human embarrassment about poop, touching on religious texts and parasite avoidance. The chapter includes discussions about a donation to the Lincoln Park Zoo, Instacart's convenient delivery services, and a sponsorship message from BetterHelp. It concludes with the hosts addressing listener questions about wombat poop.

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Yep. Here it is. A kid-friendly episode on… poop. Camel poop. Rhino poop. Dog poop. Cat poop. Your poop. The charming and informative Dr. Rachel Santymire -- aka Dr. Poop -- has a background in animal physiology and endocrinology and is elbow deep in dung as a research director at the Lincoln Park Zoo. Dr. Poop sits down with Alie to talk turds and why some critters like to chow down on their own (or others’), the stinkiest poopers, good smelling poop, how getting curious about poop can help save a species, and why the Lincoln Park Zoo has 17 freezers full of dookie. You’re welcome.

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