Animal Signs

Signs of Wildlife--Tracks, Scratches, Burrows and Yes, Even That!

Sometimes we don't see wildlife itself, but we happen on signs that it was there before us. While the most common would be tracks or scat, more subtle signs are present. It's a delight to recognize an animal's passing from scratches it might have left, it's burrow, dried mud on trees, or even the trail itself. Please feel free to add your own images and interpretations of wildlife signs.

External Links

Outdoor Action Guide to Animal Tracking

Rick Curtis' notes from a course at the Tom Brown Tracking School in New Jersey, a course taught by John Stokes of The Tracking Project, and from his personal tracking experience.

Tracking and Stalking North American Wildlife

Designed for Scouting, offers tips on wildlife tracking, identification, and stalking. Includes animal track images, wildlife descriptions, and some sound files.

Burwash Wildlife Scats or Droppings

Andy Fyon's descriptions and images of scat from the Burwash area of Northern Ontario. Includes a variety of droppings common to many areas of North America.

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