Aussie who collected whale poo helps with scientific discovery
A enthusiastic Australian jogger who collected whale poo on his runs and stashed it in the freezer has provided scientists with a veritable treasure trove. The dung and whale poo from other areas has revealed valuable new information about the diet and gut health of the Southern right whale or tohora. Molecular ecologist Associate Professor Emma Carroll from Auckland University who's made a career out of studying dolphins and whales spoke to Lisa Owen.
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