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“That is one big pile of 💩.” - Dr. Ian Malcolm A poo post? Really? Hey, we smell what you're steppin’ in, but identifying scat in a park can be helpful by letting you know what wildlife you could potentially encounter on the trail. It will also indicate if you should be even more observant (where you step) if you see scat from a specific species that could potentially become aggressive if approached. Now who’s 💩? Image 1: This scat was left by a black bear and was only a few days old in the picture. Trust us. Their diets consist of nuts, berries, roots, insects, and small mammals. Black bears are shy, reclusive and are rarely seen by visitors at @guadalupemountainsnps. Image 2: Moose droppings, not the candy, found during the winter at @kenaifjordsnps in Alaska. NPS/ R Dunham Image 3: Bear scat at @denalinps. Look closely, ooh, too close, to see the small green shoots emerging from the partially digested berries and leaves. NPS/A. Triest Image 4: Scat of a ringtail that ate...

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