Secrets in the scat : unlocking nature's smelliest secrets

Summary/Review: "Scott Burnett is “Scatman” — an Australian ecologist who believes that fully understanding any animal requires understanding its poop. By identifying and analyzing an animal’s scat for DNA and hormones, he discovers essential details of its behavior, how it fits in the ecosystem, and even how to protect it, all without needing to trap or disturb it. Scott’s work shows how excrement can help protect an animal, sustain its young, send signals to mates and aggressors, and preserve the fertility of the environment it depends on."