guano

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"The historical records documenting how bird guano was applied to maize fields helped us interpret the chemical data and understand the regional importance of this practice," she said.

From Science Daily • Mar. 7, 2026

Their guano, or dung, can also be used as fertilizer.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 31, 2024

The guano contained dozens of previously unknown viruses, including a new coronavirus, a relative of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19, the research team reports this week in Communications Biology.

From Science Magazine • Apr. 24, 2024

For just over six months, researchers collected samples of guano from the tree hollow the animals were filmed eating from.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2024

“Fascinating,” he muttered, scraping at some petrified guano with the stubby end of his pen.

From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs