Depending on how it is cast, detect animal attacker gives the druid a visual image either of a creature that injured an animal or of an animal that attacked any victim. The spell works only within one hour per level of the caster after the injury is inflicted, and is effective regardless of whether or not the attack was fatal.
While casting, the druid touches the wound briefly. This touch gives the caster a fleeting vision of the animal or creature that caused the injuries as it looked at the time of the attack.
Even a caster who receives a vision of an unfamiliar attacker can get an idea of its size, primary attack method, and alignment (good, evil, or neutral). In addition, if the attacker still lives and fails a saving throw vs. spell, the caster senses its current position, location, and direction of travel.
The material component is the priest's holy symbol.
Notes: Uncommon for druids and similar nature priests.