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An animal track is an imprint left behind in soil, snow, or mud, or on some other ground surface, by an animal walking across it. Animal tracks are used by hunters in tracking their prey and by naturalists to identify animals living in a given area.
Archaeology
Foot tracks of ancient and extinct creatures notably dinosaurs that have been fossilized are of immense importance in archaeology and studied to understand the lives and behavior of such creatures.
See also
- Flukeprint, track of whale on ocean surface
- Footprint
- Pugmark
- Spoor (animal)
References
- Staff (2005). "Animal Tracks: What Do They Reveal?". Kaupia. pp. 47–52. Archived from the original on March 15, 2012. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
External links
- Animal Tracks (African)
- Animal Tracks (Dinosaur)
- Animal Tracks (General)
- NatureTracking.com Animal Tracks Website
- Bear-Tracker Animal Tracks Website
- Animal tracks in Mount Rainier National Park
- Tracker Certifications in North America
- Tracker Certifications in Africa