Quantifying forensically relevant vertebrate scavenging: a pilot study to develop a methodological framework using Cape grey mongoose ( <i>Galerella pulverulenta</i> ) as an illustrative model
Novel framework for detailed quantitative analysis of vertebrate scavenger behavior using the Cape grey mongoose as a model.First systematic study of scavenger behaviour in South Africa and likely Africa-wide.Cape grey mongoose preying on blow fly larvae, emphasizing the necessity of videographic documentation.
Authors
- Kara Sierra Adams (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8837-2711)
- GRAHAM C. FRENCH
- Victoria E. Gibbon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7875-3297)
- Maximilian J. Spies (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0547-0357)
- Devin A. Finaughty (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2585-1189)
Institutions
- University of Cape Town (ZA)
- University of the Witwatersrand (ZA)
- University of Kent (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Forensic Sciences Research
- Published
- 2024-11-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/fsr/owae069
- Primary Topic
- Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Research Foundation
- Universiteit Stellenbosch
- University of Cape Town
- University of South Africa
- Medical Research Council