droppings

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But after reviewing research on ichnofossils, which are traces of past activity such as footprints, droppings, or nests, they realized something did not match.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

"It is illegal to market products that expose babies to health risks," it added, comparing cereulide to mouse droppings.

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

It emerged that a fungal infection often linked to pigeon droppings had been listed as a contributory factor in the death of a 10-year-old boy.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026

Arakawa was found to have died on or around Feb. 11 from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a very rare disease that is spread by infected rat droppings or saliva.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 19, 2026

“What's more," my grandmother said, speaking with a touch of relish, “to a witch you'd be smelling of fresh dogs' droppings."

From "The Witches" by Roald Dahl