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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
    Autores:
    Arilla MRosell JJordana IABlasco R
    Resumen:
    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 según el artículo: Arilla M; Rosell J; Jordana IA; Blasco R
    Departamento: Història i Història de l'Art
    Autor/es de la URV: Blasco López, Ruth / Rosell Ardévol, Jordi
    Palabras clave: Attack Bone surface modifications Brown bear Catalonia Pyrenees Reintroduction Taphonomy
    Resumen: 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
    Acceso a la licencia de uso: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/es/
    Direcció de correo del autor: jordi.rosell@urv.cat ruth.blasco@urv.cat
    Identificador del autor: 0000-0002-6758-6291
    Fecha de alta del registro: 2024-05-18
    Versión del articulo depositado: info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion
    Enlace a la fuente original: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666937423000148
    Referencia al articulo segun fuente origial: Forensic Science International: Animals And Environments. 4
    Referencia 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 Documento de licencia: https://repositori.urv.cat/ca/proteccio-de-dades/
    DOI del artículo: 10.1016/j.fsiae.2023.100076
    Entidad: Universitat Rovira i Virgili
    Año de publicación de la revista: 2023
    Tipo de publicación: Journal Publications

  • Palabras clave:

    Attack
    Bone surface modifications
    Brown bear
    Catalonia
    Pyrenees
    Reintroduction
    Taphonomy

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