, 2014) and the possibility of different behaviour between pleistocene wolves and their extant relatives have been highlighted (see Fosse et al. alpinus ) involvement in fossil deposit processes is clearer than ever (Mallye et al. Since Binford (1981) and Haynes (1980, 1983), wolf taphonomical capacities have been demonstrated. Neo-taphonomical studies are developed in order to characterize large felid taphonomical signature (Brain, 1981 De Ruiter & Berger, 2000 Arriaza et al. Felids involvement is also known, particularly in Plio-Pleistocene context in South Africa (Swartkrans in Brain, 1981) in which leopard seems to be one of the main bone accumulator. In fossil context, hyenas’ taphonomical implications are well-known in both Europe and Africa leading to the development of characterization grids (i.e. Hyenids were the most studied predators according to their osteophagic capacities as well as their accumulator behaviour (provisioning juveniles). 1 - Introductionġ For several decades, carnivore involvement in fossil bone assemblage deposit processes has been demonstrated. Rosell for their helpful comments which improved this paper. This research was supported by the GDR 3591 TaphEnA (“Taphonomie, Environnement, & Archéologie”) and was realized with the permission of the direction from Sigean African Game Reserve and help of the staff. The authors want to thank the organizing and scientific committee who allowed us to present that work, particularly J.-Ph.Brugal for his support all along the research process. This paper was presented during the 4 th ICAZ Taphonomy Working Group, September 2016, Paris. Les résultats obtenus nous permettent de souligner les premiers éléments caractérisant le modèle taphonomique des Canidés de taille moyenne. L’analyse préliminaire de quatre sessions de nourrissage (équivalent à quatre chèvres complètes, hors crâne et bas de patte) de deux groupes de lycaons (pour un total de 10 individus) est présentée ici, grâce à la collaboration avec la Réserve Africaine de Sigean (France). Cet article présente les nourrissages expérimentaux de lycaon Lycaon pictus afin d’enregistrer les potentialités ostéophagiques des canidés de taille moyenne (fragmentation, traces de dent, ingestion et digestion osseuse). Cuon priscus et alpinus Pléistocène moyen et supérieur, Xenocyon sp. Pourtant leurs rôles dans la formation et la modification des assemblages osseux est régulièrement discuté ( e.g. Si les loups modernes sont bien étudiés, le comportement ostéophagique chez les Canidés de taille moyenne ( e.g. L’intérêt porté aux autres prédateurs est inégal. La plupart des études néo-taphonomiques est concentrée sur les Hyénidés en raison de leur comportement ostéophagique et accumulateur. Les Carnivores sensu lato font partie des importants agents taphonomiques et accumulateurs d’ossements. Results allow us to highlight first criteria which characterize a medium-sized canid taphonomical model.ĭepuis trente ans, les recherches néo-taphonomiques et actualistes ont largement contribué à notre connaissance des processus de dépôt des ensembles archéologiques et paléontologiques. Here we present preliminary analysis of four experiments (about four complete goats) focused on two wild dog packs (a total of ten individuals) in collaboration with the African Reserve of Sigean (France). This paper presents wild dogs Lycaon pictus experimental feedings we developed in order to record osteophagic potentiality in medium-sized canids (fragmentation, tooth marks, bone ingestion/digestion). Cuon priscus and alpinus during Middle and Late Pleistocene, Xenocyon sp. Nevertheless, their implication in bone assemblage formation and modification is regularly questioned ( e.g. If extant wolves are more frequently studied, osteophagy in medium-sized canids ( e.g. However interest focused on other carnivores is unequalled. Most of neo-taphonomical studies have been developed on hyenas because of their osteophagic and accumulator behaviour. Carnivores sensu lato are the most important bone accumulator or secondary taphonomical agent. For thirty years, neo-taphonomical and actualistic researches have greatly contributed to our knowledge of the deposit processes of archaeological and palaeontological assemblages.
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