Abstract:Mustelids’ bite : anatomical, ethological and pathological data.
Mustelids live in almost all land-based ecosystems, on plains, in the mountains, in deserts or on the coast. Each one of them has specificities. However their bite is powerful compared to their small size which makes their restraint a dangerous threat. The scientific literature on the topic is summed up in this article. The anatomical study of mustelids’ skulls shows us why their teeth and musculoskeletal system can cause severe wounds… Show more
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