Budding scientists and animal behaviorists: get ready to be grossed out Following in the footsteps of the bestselling Get the Scoop on Animal Poop , Get the Scoop on Animal Puke offers hours of learning about the natural world. Animal vomit serves many purposes in the natural world: it can scare and distract predators, feed family and neighbors, protect animals from poisoning (they can't call 911), aid with digestion, and so much more. Fun facts and cool photos will delight young scientists. Maybe puke isn't so gross after all