Who Pooped?

Replica Scat Photo: N. Sincero 2011, Scat Wrangler: S. Sumrall

This scat may be buried or have dirt scraped over it. It is generally firm with a few constrictions, but can be looser and drier depending on how dried out the scat-maker’s meal is. This scat can be found in western North America, Florida and South America.

Who pooped?

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Source:
Scats and Tracks of the Pacific Coast, Including British Columbia: A Field Guide to the Signs of 70 Wildlife Species / James C. Halfpenny ; illustrated by Todd Telander. Helena, Mont. : Falcon, c1999. Naturalist Center Reference QL768 .H36 1999