Connecticut Audubon Society: Gruesome discovery

Sunday, March 13, 2011

Gruesome discovery

I found these remains in an area where few people venture in the Stratford Great Meadows IBA last week. The photo is quite graphic, and I definitely advise anyone who cannot stomach such things to skip this entry. If you can take a CSI-like scene then have a look and see what you think it could be.

Photo © Scott Kruitbosch

2 comments:

James FischerMarch 14, 2011 at 4:41 PM
Awesome!

I would say it is a raccoon skeleton. Notice how the hard palate (roof of mouth) extends beyond the last molar.

Great Stuff!
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IslandEnviroMarch 14, 2011 at 9:47 PM
Dog or coyote skull to me
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Connecticut Audubon Society conserves Connecticut’s environment through science-based education and advocacy focused on the state’s bird populations and habitats. Founded in 1898, Connecticut Audubon Society operates nature facilities in Fairfield, Milford, Glastonbury and Pomfret as well as an EcoTravel office in Essex and an Environmental Advocacy program in Hartford. Connecticut Audubon Society manages 19 wildlife sanctuaries around the state, preserves over 2,600 acres of open space in Connecticut and educates over 200,000 children and adults annually. Working exclusively in the state of Connecticut for over 100 years, Connecticut Audubon Society is an independent organization, not affiliated with any national or governmental group.