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Pugmark

Hi there! Did you ever go to the zoo and see the footprints of different animals? Those footprints can give us hints about which animals have been visiting the place. Similarly, Pugmark is also a footprint that wild animals leave behind while walking on the ground.

Pugmarks are like shoe prints of wild animals such as tigers, leopards, deer, bears, and many others. Each animal has a different shape and size of foot, which can help experts identify which animal it belongs to.

Scientists and wildlife enthusiasts use Pugmarks to survey and track animals in the wild. They can follow the Pugmark trail to observe the animal's behavior and movement patterns.

By analyzing Pugmarks, we can also learn about the animal's feeding habits and social behavior. For example, if a group of tigers has been walking together, their Pugmarks might be closer to each other, indicating that they are hunting together or moving in a family.

So, the next time you go to the forest, keep your eyes open for Pugmarks, and try to guess which animals have been there!
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