droppings

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"Colonial-era writings we studied report that communities across coastal Peru and northern Chile sailed to several nearby islands on rafts to collect seabird droppings for fertilization."

From Science Daily • Mar. 7, 2026

"There is no European standard on the presence of mouse droppings in infant formula. Nevertheless, it is prohibited," Foodwatch said.

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

She had also had a cryptococcus infection - which is often linked to pigeon droppings - which her family believe hastened her decline and may have limited her treatment options.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 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

“Matt,” he said, and his voice was stem, “take a good look at this floor. Dried mud on the linoleum. Mouse droppings all over the place. It’s a disgrace. And the whole lobby smells—well, mousey.”

From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary