Is it OK to poop in nature?
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Pooping in the woods might feel like getting back to nature, but if done improperly it can pollute water sources and infect native fauna—not to mention ruin the natural beauty of a place. Giardia, salmonella, E. coli, and even hepatitis can be passed from humans to animals via discarded feces.
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