Identifying and Interpreting Animal Bones A Manual

Animal Bone Identification

Animal Bone Identification is a practical guide to identifying and interpreting vertebrate animal bones for archaeological, forensic, and wildlife studies. Using a field-tested analytical approach, the book explains how to distinguish animal species, recognize skeletal elements, and interpret faunal remains from archaeological sites. With detailed illustrations, photographs, and real-world examples, it provides essential skills for identifying bone fragments and understanding their scientific significance.

Key Features

• Comprehensive guide to identifying vertebrate animal bones.
• Covers bone identification and interpretation techniques.
• Explains how to distinguish human and non-human skeletal remains.
• Includes detailed illustrations, photographs, and reference examples.
• Discusses domesticated, wild, and feral animal remains.
• Supports archaeological, forensic, and wildlife research.
• Features practical methods for analyzing fragmented bones.
• Ideal for archaeologists, forensic scientists, students, naturalists, and wildlife researchers.