Researchers at Iliamna Lake (IMAGE) University of Alaska Fairbanks Caption Donna Hauser, right, samples seal scat in Iliamna Lake, Alaska, in 2015. The scat sample was used to help identify the seal’s genetics. Credit Peter Westley Usage Restrictions n/a License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.