Droppings: meaning, definitions and examples

animal waste

Droppings refer to the excrement or feces left behind by animals. This waste can provide valuable information about the animal's diet, health, and presence in a particular area. Droppings are often used by researchers and wildlife enthusiasts to track and study animal populations.

excrement, feces, scat

Examples of usage

• Droppings can help wildlife biologists determine the health of a population.

• The ranger examined the droppings to identify the animal that had passed through the area.

• The shape and size of the droppings can indicate the species of animal.

• Some animals use their droppings to mark their territory.

• Fresh droppings suggest that the animal is nearby.