droppings

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Arakawa was found to have died on or around Feb. 11 from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a very rare disease that is spread by infected rat droppings or saliva.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 19, 2026

“The whole place was filled with his tiny presence,” Mr. Nicolson writes, amused to find the pen he picks up sticky with its droppings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

Some were so neglected they had to be cleaned of rat droppings before they could be analysed.

From BBC • Dec. 1, 2025

The virus can spread through bird droppings and saliva, as well as contaminated food and water, prompting concern among farmers and health authorities.

From Barron's • Nov. 6, 2025

There seemed to be an endless stream of birds with an endless amount of droppings.

From "The Wild Robot" by Peter Brown