droppings

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First, hantavirus is a family of viruses that typically spreads to humans from rodent droppings or urine such as when someone inhales particles near infected rodents.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

Hantavirus is a rare disease typically transmitted to humans through inhalation of particles contaminated with the urine, droppings or saliva from a rodent.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

It’s typically contracted in rural areas where people come in contact with contaminated dust or rodent droppings, urine and saliva.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

It typically spreads from rodents through dried urine and droppings.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Some caterpillars masquerade as dead leaves, twigs, snakes, even bird droppings, to avoid being eaten.

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman