Monday morning and here's a gut churning unpleasant subject - sorry about this, but hey.....it is also a part of the world of our fine feathered friends!
Carrion is an important food source for large carnivores and omnivores, in most ecosystems. Examples of carrion-eaters (or scavengers) include vultures hawks, eagles.
Carrion, or the remains of dead animals, is something that most people would like to avoid — it is visually unpleasant, emits foul odors, and may be the source of numerous pathogens. Decomposition of carrion, however, provides a unique opportunity for scientists to investigate how nutrients cycle through an ecosystem. Many people might ask, "Why is this subject important?" Simply put, understanding carrion decomposition is important from both a basic and applied perspective. Carrion decomposition experiments allow scientists to better understand how ecosystems function so that they can more effectively manage natural environments. It also enhances the ability to identify the factors influencing decomposition rates, and to solve the forensic mysteries surrounding the unexplained deaths of animals, and of humans.
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