Large dry clumps of animal dung are everywhere around my tent

Mojave National Preserve Mountain-Bike Camping 2007

Day 6: Late-morning hike up Kelso Dunes, Mojave National Preserve

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Approaching the top of Kelso Dunes, this final stretch is the steepest part

Date: December 30, 2007, 11h53

Large dry clumps of animal dung are everywhere around my tent

I don't know what animal here produces these grey blobs, but the interesting thing is that they are completely dried out and almost weightless, like Italian meringue cookies. I suppose I could have been more picky about where I set up my tent in yesterday evening's darkness...

Date: December 30, 2007, 10h34

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