Coprophagy or coprophagia is the act of consuming feces (poop). This behavior can occur across various animal species, serving different biological purposes.
It can involve the consumption of one’s own feces (autocoprophagy) or the feces of other animals (heterospecific coprophagy). While often considered repulsive, coprophagy can be a natural and necessary process for some animals to obtain essential nutrients.
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