Yes, we do this too.

Scat is one of the best clues in the woods. Snap it — don't touch it.

🧼 Stay safe first

• Never handle droppings with bare hands
• Keep kids and pets back while you photograph
• Shoot from directly above with a coin or leaf for scale
• Wash your hands afterwards, even if you didn't touch anything

Wildlife scat identification is an estimate and should not be used as a medical, veterinary or public-health diagnosis. For urgent concerns about human or pet exposure, contact a healthcare professional, your veterinarian, a poison or public-health helpline, or your local authority.