The role of small carnivores in the movement of bones: implications for the Pampas archaeofaunal record, Argentina

摘要: The use of the same spaces and prey by humans carnivores often leads to formation complex faunal assemblages, in which anatomical taxonomic composition results from combined action these agents. aim this paper is evaluate bone movement based on actualistic research Pampas region Argentina, with an emphasis as agents responsible for transport accumulation bone. Number taxa, percentage specimens affected each environmental context, skeletal representation carnivore modifications European hare hills coast, are discussed. implications our regional archaeological record also addressed. All sampled environments presented evidence modifications, percentages between 9 % (coast) 40 % (hills). This information demonstrates that agent plays active role modern assemblages provides a frame reference exploring interpretations about low activity recorded region. We argue not only modify assemblage incorporating or destroying bones, but moving them other locations. Consequently, effects site should be underestimated when their marks scarce.