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The Poopologist



We’re kicking off Season 10 with our guest POOPOLOGIST Laurel Wescott 💩 Listen on your fav pod player to find out why she studies poop and how it helps zoo animals stay healthy! 🐍🦦🐁


Learn more about Laurel and poop science in our bonus interview extra on Patreon!


Episode art for "The Poopologist." Pictured is an elephant and someone holding a bag of poop.

MEET OUR FEATURED EXPERT:

Photo of Dr. Laurel Wescott in front of nature.

Dr. Laurel Fink Wescott is the Animal Welfare Specialist at the Oregon Zoo in Portland, Oregon. Laurel researches conservation biology, wildlife conservation, wildlife biology, wildlife management, and so much more!


Scientist examines zoo animal hormones in a lab.

Here's a photo of Laurel's workplace: the Wildlife Endocrine Lab at the Oregon Zoo. Click here to learn more about the lab.


SMELLY SCIENCE


Here's a video from a zoo like Laurel's. In this clip, you'll see how experts like Laurel can monitor animals' hormones without bothering the zoo animals.



Here's another video that shows the poo process and why it's important to monitor zoo animals.



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