So in a world without humans, there isnt man-made fertilizers. Thats fine because the natural stuff is good. So I was thinking like, what IS a good fertilizer? I spent 10 hours researching every animal that is used, including worms, so you dont have to!
Cattle is fine, I suppose. High in NPK but it must be composted. Rabbit is good because its cold, but it doesnt provide much soil structure as cow or horse. Horse manure isnt that good in general, as it needs to be composted and can seed your garden with weeds because they dont digest seeds well. Worms are great in bulk, but its generally very weak and isnt used unless you're specifically wanting your plants to grow bigger and greener. Chicken manure is too hot in nitrogen.
Insectivore guano is too hot in nitrogen as well! Great in protein but lacking in PK. Fruit bat guano lacks enough nitrogen but is rich in PK. But there is one species that is on top
The ryukyu flying fox has a unique diet because its not "purely" a frugivore. These things consume over 100 plant species, including figs, fruits, flowers, and leaves, along with insects. This boosts the nitrogen but it doesnt burn hot, and its even richer in P and K. The ONLY issue is that humans need a respirator to harvest it, and its super expensive to get because the ryukyu flying fox is a protected species. This is why melons in Japan produced from their guano is well over 100 usd.
Due to them being a generalist in diet, their guano is quite the all a rounder, and can be used by itself unlike other species of bats.
Now, how does this pertain to my furry ecosystem? Well!..
Do you think like. They donate their shit. Like do you think theres a toilet thats like "fruit bats only" so they collect the guano? i mean like i know the feral counterparts exist but the anthros are a good way to not distress the animals and disturb their homes. You just ask your bat neighbor like "hey man im making a garden can i like. use your shit." because at least you can ask.
Also like bat guano can make people sick with a lung fungus but animals (unless like a domesticated cat and dog that has never been outside once in their life near a camp of bats) are generally not affected, and bats themselves can be immune to their own infection. But with no humans, no downsides.
Now, most of the world here has a bartering system. Currency is used for these high end items that you likely couldnt trade for.
But like do you think that people are tryna get their hands on flying fox guano, because its good fertilizer? Do some bats have a holier than thou attitude because their shit is like one of the best fertilizers?
Also this was making me think more into anthros and how they function. I dont think they have human toilets. im not saying they shit in a hole bjt i dont think thats bad if they did. Because they're all animals. But like the animal sphincter is unique compared to that of humans, or rather ass anatomy in general? The only reason we have to wipe is because of the glutes, but animals dont have to worry about that. Even most plantigrade animals are fine because its specifically the glutes.
So like, I assume they just groom themselves? Like, when your cat is licking his ass he isnt actually licking the assHOLE. You know that right? Instead they lick around the fur to clean the scent. I imagine it wouldn't be weird for animals to do that, even if anthro? Because they're animals before they're people.
But like what if someone has an ostomy bag? Are they highly sought after because they can just dump it straight onto whatever? Does an island full of fruit bats do this and its normal? Is it a culture thing? I dont know if cows would do that, but I think bats probably would.
I think the bats on the daito islands just have a society built around guano and just let them, idfk, shit behind a bush I guess??? I mean they mostly hang up, so I guess like, they just drop it like that.
Nobody is making me think about the logistics of a furry world, but im doing it so you dont have to! Yes, I base my anthros on more animal behaviors. I dont want humans as animals, I want animals as humans. I feel like that spongebob jail meme where the shackles arent even on him right.