Taphonomic signatures of early scavenging by black and turkey vultures.

Scavenging is critical for nutrient cycling and maintenance of healthy ecosystems. While there is substantial research into the identification of taphonomic signatures from facultative mammalian scavengers, early stage scavenging signatures by vultures remain unknown. Further, some vulture species a...

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Main Authors: Marian L Wahl, Grant N Burcham, Amanda M Herbert, Lee A Humberg, Patrick A Zollner, Landon R Jones, Brandon M Quinby, Bryan M Kluever
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2024-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0307610