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Ascertaining the manner of death: Distinguishing killing from carcass scavenging

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    Identificador: imarina:9367049
    Handle: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11797/imarina9367049
    Autors:
    Arilla MRosell JJordana IABlasco R
    Resum:
    This study presents a documented case of a bear (Ursus arctos) predator attack on a foal, employing osteological analysis to determine the manner of death. By analyzing bone surface and structural modifications, we distinguish between injuries inflicted during the killing event and those resulting from scavenging or post-mortem consumption. A variety of bone modifications are recorded and documented, with a particular emphasis on a linear fracture on the body of the C4 vertebra and a double arc puncture on the proximal metaphysis of the left metatarsal. The former wound signifies a direct attack, while the latter signifies a defensive injury. This study case underscores the importance of taphonomic analysis in detecting instances of wild animal attacks on domestic livestock. Particularly in scenarios where visual evidence and conventional necropsies concentrating on soft tissue examination fail to confirm mauling occurrences, taphonomy provides valuable insights. © 2023 The Authors

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    Autor segons l'article: Arilla M; Rosell J; Jordana IA; Blasco R
    Departament: Història i Història de l'Art
    Autor/s de la URV: Blasco López, Ruth / Rosell Ardévol, Jordi
    Paraules clau: Attack Bone surface modifications Brown bear Catalonia Pyrenees Reintroduction Taphonomy
    Resum: This study presents a documented case of a bear (Ursus arctos) predator attack on a foal, employing osteological analysis to determine the manner of death. By analyzing bone surface and structural modifications, we distinguish between injuries inflicted during the killing event and those resulting from scavenging or post-mortem consumption. A variety of bone modifications are recorded and documented, with a particular emphasis on a linear fracture on the body of the C4 vertebra and a double arc puncture on the proximal metaphysis of the left metatarsal. The former wound signifies a direct attack, while the latter signifies a defensive injury. This study case underscores the importance of taphonomic analysis in detecting instances of wild animal attacks on domestic livestock. Particularly in scenarios where visual evidence and conventional necropsies concentrating on soft tissue examination fail to confirm mauling occurrences, taphonomy provides valuable insights. © 2023 The Authors
    Accès a la llicència d'ús: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/es/
    Adreça de correu electrònic de l'autor: jordi.rosell@urv.cat ruth.blasco@urv.cat
    Identificador de l'autor: 0000-0002-6758-6291
    Data d'alta del registre: 2024-05-18
    Versió de l'article dipositat: info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion
    Referència a l'article segons font original: Forensic Science International: Animals And Environments. 4
    Referència de l'ítem segons les normes APA: Arilla M; Rosell J; Jordana IA; Blasco R (2023). Ascertaining the manner of death: Distinguishing killing from carcass scavenging. Forensic Science International: Animals And Environments, 4(), -. DOI: 10.1016/j.fsiae.2023.100076
    URL Document de llicència: https://repositori.urv.cat/ca/proteccio-de-dades/
    Entitat: Universitat Rovira i Virgili
    Any de publicació de la revista: 2023
    Tipus de publicació: Journal Publications

  • Paraules clau:

    Attack
    Bone surface modifications
    Brown bear
    Catalonia
    Pyrenees
    Reintroduction
    Taphonomy

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