guano

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Their guano, or dung, can also be used as fertilizer.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 31, 2024

The seabirds' droppings, known as guano, carry nitrogen and phosphorus, important nutrients that leach into the surrounding seas fertilising surrounding coral reef environments.

From Science Daily • Jun. 18, 2024

The guano contained dozens of previously unknown viruses, including a new coronavirus, a relative of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19, the research team reports this week in Communications Biology.

From Science Magazine • Apr. 24, 2024

For just over six months, researchers collected samples of guano from the tree hollow the animals were filmed eating from.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2024

“Fascinating,” he muttered, scraping at some petrified guano with the stubby end of his pen.

From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs