Fecal finders

11/29/2013

This article explores the use of poop-sniffing dogs to study the diet and health of killer whales. The author discusses how killer whales are apex predators and their role in marine ecosystems. The article explains that by collecting and analyzing the fecal matter of killer whales, researchers can gain insights into their diet, stress levels, and reproductive status. Poop-sniffing dogs are trained to locate and retrieve the floating fecal matter, which is then used for scientific analysis. This non-invasive method provides valuable information about the health and well-being of killer whales and helps researchers understand the impact of environmental changes on their population.

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