Scientists have gotten their hands dirty in the name of closer study of snow leopards, one of the planet’s most endangered big cats. Because it’s notoriously difficult to get their hands on the elusive cats to learn about their movements and habits, the researchers had to settle for the next best thing: their poop. Studying their feces not only allows for DNA analysis, but also offers a glimpse of what the animals like to eat.
Link: LiveScience.com