Morphometric Examination of Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) from the Van-Yoncatepe Necropolis in Eastern Anatolia

Onar, Vedat; Belli, Oktay; Owen, Pamela R.

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“…For cranial evaluation, 24 craniometric measurements were taken following the methodology of Onar et al (2005) and Milenković et al (2006). All measurements were obtained to the nearest 0.01 mm by a digital caliper (Table 1; Fig.…”

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Morphometric variations of the skull in the Gray Wolf (Canis lupus) in Iran

et al. 2012

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The Gray Wolf is a wide ranging carnivore in Iran, absent only in the central deserts and Dasht-e Lut. This study was carried out to verify whether, despite their high mobility, individual wolves belonging to different populations show morphological variations in the skull. We collected 48 skulls from various regions of Iran and measured 24 variables on the cranium. These primary variables were then used to generate six indices to examine any variations in the shape of the skulls collected in different regions of the country. Although the largest skulls collected for this study originated in the mountainous regions of the northwest, northeast, and west, principle component analysis (PCA) did not result in a meaningful difference in the size and shape of wolf skulls in different regions of Iran. Our results confirm that the minor morphological variations of the skull in wolves of Iran are not an evidence for the separation of wolf populations in different regions or the existence of various subspecies in the country. This uniformity can be explained by the strong gene flow among populations as well as high mobility of the wolf that facilitates movement of individuals between populations.

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Morphometric variations of the skull in the Gray Wolf (Canis lupus) in Iran

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“…Specifically, there is no indication of the symbolic relevance of foxes at Çatalhöyük, despite the generally rich animal symbolism; this contrasts with their frequent depiction in the Levant and southeast Anatolia (Russell et al 2013 with further references). An example of fox remains in a burial chamber was found in the Van-Yoncatepe necropolis in eastern Anatolia, where five adult foxes, along with human skeletal remains, were found in chamber M4; this, however, is much more recent, dating from the beginning of the first millennium BCE (Onar, Belli and Owen 2005).…”

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Small carnivores from a Late Neolithic burial chamber at Çatalhöyük, Turkey: pelts, rituals, and rodents

Pawłowska

Marciszak

2017

Archaeol Anthropol Sci

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Results derived from the analysis of small carnivores from a burial chamber at the Late Neolithic Çatalhöyük (TP Area) shed light on the socioeconomic significance of stone martens (Martes foina), red foxes (Vulpes vulpes), and common weasels (Mustela nivalis). All of these are fur-bearing animals, though only the stone marten remains to show evidence that this animal was exploited for its pelt. The evidence consists of the observed skeletal bias (only the head parts and foot bones were present) and skinning marks. Two of five sets of articulated feet are most likely linked with an almost completely preserved human infant skeleton, one of two well-preserved skeletons that were interred on the burial chamber floor. In contrast to these, other human skeletons were found mostly incompletely preserved, though with evidence of articulation. It seems that the articulated forepaws were deliberately incorporated into the structure, most likely as a part of burial practice and ritual behavior. These distinctive deposits, along with rich grave goods, emphasize the uniqueness in the entire Anatolian Neolithic of the assemblage from the burial chamber, which is decorated by a panel incised with spiral motifs.

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“…This is well documented in the studies by Onar et al (2005), who performed a comparative analysis of skeletons of wild red foxes living at the beginning of the first millennium B.C. and bones from contemporary animals.…”

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Variation in fur farm and wild populations of the red fox, Vulpes vulpes (Carnivora: Canidae) — Part I: Morphometry

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This paper demonstrates the influence of artificial selection on morphometric traits in the red fox [Vulpes vulpes (Linnaeus, 1758)]. Measurements and two proportion coefficients were analysed in 132 wild and 199 farm red foxes. The two groups differed significantly (P ≤ 0.05) on all but one of the measurements. Eight out of 11 measurements were significantly greater in the farm fox population, while only tail length, ear height, and length of the right hind limb were greater in the population of wild foxes. The opposite trend was observed when analysing variation in the measurements -the farm foxes were characterized by a greater variability only in the case of body weight, body length, and breadth of chest. When analysing the sexual dimorphism index in different sex and population groups, in almost all analysed traits, the greatest differences occurred between farm males and wild females. All of the traits examined in this study are important for survival of wild foxes. However, because importance of some traits was reduced during domestication and selective breeding (farm foxes do not have to fight for survival), the genetic relationship between them may have weakened. Other possible causes of morphological differences between the studied groups of red foxes are discussed as well.Key words: morphometrics, farm red fox, wild red fox, Vulpes vulpes.Résumé : Cet article démontre l'influence de la sélection artificielle sur les caractéristiques morphométriques du renard roux [Vulpes vulpes (Linnaeus, 1758)]. Des mesures ainsi que deux coefficients de proportion ont été analysés chez 132 renards roux sauvages et 199 renards roux d'élevage. Les deux groupes différaient de façon significative (P ≤ 0,05) sur toutes les mesures sauf une. Huit des 11 mesures étaient significativement plus élevées dans la population de renards d'élevage, tandis que seulement la longueur de queue, la hauteur des oreilles et la longueur de la patte droite arrière étaient plus élevées dans la population de renards sauvages. Une tendance inverse a été observée lorsqu'il y a eu analyse de la variation dans les mesures -les renards d'élevage se caractérisaient par une plus grande variabilité seulement dans le cas du poids corporel, de la longueur du corps et de la largeur de poitrine. Lors de l'analyse de l'indice de dimorphisme sexuel parmi les différents groupes sexe et population, dans la plupart des caractéristiques analysées, les plus grandes différences se retrouvent entre les mâles d'élevage et les femelles sauvages. Toutes les caractéristiques examinées lors de cette étude sont importantes pour la survie des renards sauvages. Par contre, puisque l'importance de certaines caractéristiques est diminuée pendant la domestication et l'élevage sélectif (les renards d'élevage ne sont pas obligés de se battre pour leur survie), la relation génétique entre eux pourrait avoir faibli. D'autres causes possibles des différences morphologiques entre les groupes de renards roux étudiés sont aussi discutées. [Traduit par la Rédaction] Mots-...

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Morphometric Examination of Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) from the Van-Yoncatepe Necropolis in Eastern Anatolia

Cited by 34 publications

References 16 publications

Morphometric variations of the skull in the Gray Wolf (Canis lupus) in Iran

Morphometric variations of the skull in the Gray Wolf (Canis lupus) in Iran

Small carnivores from a Late Neolithic burial chamber at Çatalhöyük, Turkey: pelts, rituals, and rodents

Variation in fur farm and wild populations of the red fox, Vulpes vulpes (Carnivora: Canidae) — Part I: Morphometry

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