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A taphonomic study of bearded vulture nests in Corsica reveals distinctive patterns in mandible and scapula accumulation. These bones show unique consumption marks, helpful for distinguishing vulture activity from those of hyenas and humans in Pleistocene sites:
Mar 11, 2025, 10:10 PM
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