We’re dropping science at the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center! Did you know… animal poop helps keep the Chesapeake Bay healthy, acts as a defense mechanism from predators, and feeds other fish?
These are just a few of the ways poop plays a role in marine ecology.
To spread our knowledge, we’re dropping some irregular facts about the fascinating underwater world.
Urine the Danger Zone
In nature, poop is used as a defense mechanism for some animals. Frogs and toads pee to repel predators. Sometimes sperm whales extrude poop defensively, using it as a fecal smokescreen to escape predators. Also, sea cucumbers will expel their entire intestine tract, with waste included, to evade a potential predator. The sea cucumbers’ organs grow back quickly.
Find poison dart frogs, treefrogs, toads, and more on exhibit at the Aquarium.
The Virginia Aquarium is full of surprises and mysteries to unfold. For more fun animal facts, exploration, and discoveries; book your ticket today at VirginiaAquarium.com.
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