What if we told you that animal poop can be a home, a weapon, a secret message and even help save the planet?
Join author Shweta Taneja for a hilarious and fascinating session inspired by her book, 'The Big Book of Wild Poop'. Discover how animals across the wild use poop in the strangest and smartest ways imaginable.
Did you know:
- tigers use poop to mark their territory?
- dung beetles build homes and meals from it?
- hoopoes use it as a defence weapon?
- blue whale poop helps keep oceans healthy?
Packed with weird facts, surprising science, and lots of laughter, this energetic session will take children and families into the wonderfully weird world of wild animal scat. Along the way, participants will also learn how scientists study animal poop to understand and protect wildlife.
Get ready to giggle, gasp, and discover things you definitely won’t forget!
Session Outcomes:
By the end of the session, participants will:
- discover fascinating facts about animals and the natural world.
- understand how animal behaviour and ecosystems are connected.
- learn how scientists use animal scat to study and protect wildlife.
- develop curiosity about science, nature, and conservation through storytelling and humour.
- build enthusiasm for reading nonfiction books in a fun and engaging way.
Recommended for: children, families, and curious minds of all ages
For more details please write to digitallibrary@britishcouncil.org