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Wombats produce cube-shaped poop and scientists discovered they achieve this by having square-shaped intestines that compress waste into cubes.
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Animal OdditiesFeb 04, 2026

Wombats produce cube-shaped poop and scientists discovered they achieve this by having square-shaped intestines that compress waste into cubes.

Wombats poop perfect cubes because their intestines are square-shaped. The intestinal walls compress waste into geometric blocks. Each cube measures exactly 2 centimeters per side. Scientists spent 3 years studying wombat bathroom habits.

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