Student filmmaker documents fungal decomposition in animal droppings

A University of Edinburgh student has built a viral following by creating timelapse videos of fungi breaking down animal feces, leading to identification of previously unknown species.

First covered Aug 2, 2026 · 1:00 AM PT · 1 article

Student filmmaker documents fungal decomposition in animal droppings — Image via theguardian.com

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20h Guardian Environment ‘I have an understanding housemate’: the student who makes videos of fungus on faeces — Alfred Drummond-Herdman’s extraordinary timelapses have been viewed by millions – and led him to identify new species Alfred Drummond-Herdman is possibly the…

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Appeared in: 2026-08-02 (#9)

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