Hi all,
I have two bobcat (Lynx rufus) second phalanges with cut marks near their
proximal ends (cranial surface). They were recovered from an
archaeological site in northwestern Colorado, USA. I haven't identified
any other bobcat remains in the assemblage. I'm wondering if the cut
marks are the result of disarticulating the claws, perhaps for some
symbolic purpose. Has anyone encountered butchered bobcat (or other
felid) feet before and/or can you please point me in the direction of some
good references? Feel free to reply off-list.
Thanks in advance,
Jennie
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