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Fun and interactive lecture: Animal Poop! Animal excrement.
It makes you laugh, it surprises you, and yet it is very serious: animal poop has a lot to teach us! A fun and interactive discovery to explore the fascinating world of living things.
Bibliothèque Drouot (Paris 9th)
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Like us, our animal friends eat, digest, and... poop! But every species has its own way of doing it. How do they do it? Why are there so many differences? With what care do they choose the place where they leave their droppings? And what happens to these goose or elephant poops afterwards?
These droppings with sometimes very poetic names reveal a lot of information about animals: which species, male or female, sick or healthy? Through images and anecdotes, children and their parents will discover some secrets revealed by animal droppings and all the riches they bring to nature... and to humans!
This lecture offered by Elisabeth Dumont-Le Cornec, historian and author of non-fiction children's books, is aimed at children aged 5 to 8. They will be invited to participate by looking at illustrations and answering simple questions in order to raise their awareness of the living world.
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Our take on this event
Forget conventional animal facts, this talk dives into the surprisingly complex world of biological waste to reveal how nature truly works. It is the perfect chance for budding explorers to discover the hidden stories left behind by creatures great and small.
Discover the hidden side of nature in this interactive session focused on animal droppings, taking place on Saturday, December 5, 2026, at Bibliothèque Drouot in the 9th arrondissement. Designed for children aged 5 and up, this free event explores what animal waste reveals about species, health, and ecosystems. Led by historian and author Elisabeth Dumont-Le Cornec, the session runs from 14:00 to 14:45 and uses engaging images and anecdotes to teach young participants about the natural world. It is a unique, educational opportunity for families to learn about biology through a fun and informative lens.
Head to Bibliothèque Drouot on Saturday, December 5, 2026, for a quirky and educational experience titled Crottes de bêtes ! Les excréments des animaux. From 14:00 to 14:45, historian and non-fiction author Elisabeth Dumont-Le Cornec will lead an interactive conference tailored for children between the ages of 5 and 8. This session aims to satisfy the curiosity of young minds by looking at the natural world through a very specific lens: the biology of digestion.
Through simple questions and a series of illustrations, participants will learn how different animals choose where to leave their droppings and what these traces tell us about an animal's species, gender, or health status. The discussion highlights the unexpected importance of these biological materials for both the environment and human society, fostering a deeper awareness of the living world.
Attendance is free of charge. The event takes place at 11 rue Drouot, 75009 Paris. Families are invited to participate in this 45-minute exploration that balances scientific facts with accessible, engaging content for kids.
