DNA testing of fecal samples reveals greater gliders eat wider variety of plants than previously thought

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Identifying the favorite snacks of one of Australia's cutest animals no longer needs to rely on guesswork or picking apart their poop, according to University of the Sunshine Coast research.

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  • Reported by Phys.org and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:40:01 UTC.

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