Here are some additional characteristics of gray wolf scat:
* It is usually deposited in a raised location, such as a rock or log.
* The scat may be covered with leaves or dirt.
* The scat may contain multiple pieces of scat.
* The scat may be fresh or old. Fresh scat is usually soft and moist, while old scat is dry and crumbly.
Gray wolf scat can be used to track the movements of wolves and to determine what they have been eating. By studying wolf scat, biologists can learn about the wolf population and its habitat.