Walrus Scat Provides Clues for Changing Arctic

Walrus scat may provide a key to understanding the changing Arctic ecosystem. It turns out fecal matter is more than just waste, it’s a wealth of information about a walrus’s diet, it’s sex, and even it’s stress levels.

Anne Hillman, KUCB – Unalaska

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