Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
spraint
Noun
/spreɪnt/
Definition
Spraint refers to the droppings of an otter.
Examples
- While walking along the river, we found some spraint by the bank, indicating that otters frequented the area.
- The naturalist pointed out the spraint on the rock, explaining that it was a sign of otter activity nearby.
- Spraint can be useful for researchers studying otter populations and their feeding habits.
Meaning
The term is commonly used in the study of wildlife to identify the presence of otters in a certain area through their feces, which often contains fish bones and other remains.
Synonyms
- Otter droppings
- Feces
- Scat