Wildlife Scat Identification Guide
A wildlife scat identification guide listing careful steps for noting size, shape, and location of droppings so landowners can work out which animals use an area.
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The steps on this page
- Look for scat in the same places each time
- Do not touch it with bare hands
- Photograph with a scale object
- Note shape and size
- Note contents such as seeds or fur
- Record the location and habitat
- Compare with a trusted field guide
- Wash hands and tools after
- Log the likely species
How to use this guide
Follow the steps in order and write down any changes you make. Where your equipment or product has instructions, those come first.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with eXtension and CDC.
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