feces

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The rare respiratory disease, for which there is no cure, typically spreads through the urine, feces and saliva of infected rodents.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

The strain on the cruise ship is mostly spread by long-tailed pygmy rice rats via their saliva, feces or urine.

From Salon • May 11, 2026

After pets take these medications, the active compounds pass through their bodies and are excreted in feces.

From Science Daily • Feb. 22, 2026

People most often contract toxoplasmosis by eating undercooked meat or coming into contact with contaminated soil or cat feces.

From Science Daily • Jan. 27, 2026

I took the gaff and went about collecting the rest of Richard Parker’s feces.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel