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Wombat feces naturally have a cubic shape.

Why it is true

Wombats are the only known animals to produce cube shaped feces. This occurs due to variations in the elasticity of their intestinal walls, which prevents the feces from rolling and helps mark territory on inclined surfaces.

Source: National Geographic

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