It’s called a fecal shield. After eating nightshade leaves, the larvae produce toxic feces that they pile up on their backs. They carry it around, presenting a messy, distasteful and toxic ...

In other cases, it may eat its own poop or, worse, the poop of another dog or animal. This is cause for concern for any pet owner. There is, however, a reason behind your pup's poop consumption.

What is a dung beetle? Dung beetles get their name from their diet of animal poo. Wherever there are herbivorous mammals leaving droppings, there are beetles making the most of it. But scientific ...