Indirect observation
This is an example of indirect observation - you are not seeing the animals directly but are viewing evidence of their existence.
Preserved animal tracks are called trace.
The shape and size of the animal tracks are one clue. The space between tracks is another. Generally, larger animals have larger feet, but some, such as mountain goats, have quite small feet for their size. The number of toes is also a key determinant of animal type.
Both tracks will show a split hooved animal, however, goats will be smaller than cows. Goat tracks will be more narrow at the base and shorter in length than cattle tracks.
Well, the tracks are examples of trace fossils. Trace fossils are not fossils in the traditional sense. Instead, they are fossils of something other than the animal or plant's form, like a animal track or burrow, that tells us an animal has been there.
This is an example of indirect observation - you are not seeing the animals directly but are viewing evidence of their existence.
A good example is animal tracks. You may see, for instance, paw tracks in the sand. You did not see the dog that made those tracks, but you know he was there because the tracks are there. In this case you have indirectly observed the dog.
Chris Stall has written: 'Animal tracks of Alaska' -- subject(s): Animal tracks, Identification 'Animal Tracks of the Pacific Northwest' 'Animal tracks of southern California' -- subject(s): Animal tracks, Birds, Mammals 'Animal tracks of the Rocky Mountains' -- subject(s): Animal tracks, Birds, Mammals 'Animal tracks of Texas' -- subject(s): Animal tracks, Identification
An example of indirect evidence is finding tracks in the snow that suggest an animal was present in the area, even though the animal itself is not visible.
Preserved animal tracks are called trace.
Attract an animal.
Animal Tracks - American album - was created in 1965-09.
Dee Dee Duffy has written: 'Forest tracks' -- subject(s): Animal tracks, Juvenile literature, Forest animals, Animal sounds 'Barnyard tracks' -- subject(s): Fiction, Animal sounds, Domestic animals, Animal tracks
There are many places where one could find pictures of various animal tracks. One of the best places to find pictures of animal tracks would be image hosting sites like Imgur.
If you're tracking an animal, tracks and dung are called spoor.
follow animal tracks or listen for them.
railroad tracks.