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The Science Behind Why Wombat Poop is Square
10:13 - 14:56 (04:43)
Wombat poop is square due to the animal's long intestines and the stiffness of the stools. The weirdness in the intestines occurs in the last 17% of the wombat's intestines and the square poop starts to take shape there.
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The anatomy and digestive process of wombats are explored, with a focus on their unique square-shaped feces, which are formed in the last 17% of their intestines.
10:13 - 13:27 (03:14)
Wombats
Summary
The anatomy and digestive process of wombats are explored, with a focus on their unique square-shaped feces, which are formed in the last 17% of their intestines.
ChapterThe Science Behind Why Wombat Poop is Square
EpisodeShort Stuff: Squarer Than Wombat Poop
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Biomechanics researcher, Scott Carver, has studied the intestines of wombats and discovered that they have a unique digestive process that results in their poop being shaped like cubes.
13:27 - 14:56 (01:29)
Wombats
Summary
Biomechanics researcher, Scott Carver, has studied the intestines of wombats and discovered that they have a unique digestive process that results in their poop being shaped like cubes. There is no rival explanation for why they produce cube poop, and the practical use of this discovery is that the drier and squarer the poop is, the healthier the wombat is.