The Raccoon in the Woods: Appalachian Impermanence

The remnants of local raccoon. The critters and the elements reduced it to this state in a matter of a few days. I actually saw a box turtle knawing on it in concert with a couple of big snails, along with the standard issue maggots and flies. It died a violent death. Dogs, I think.

This is the same animal, taken three days prior, before the heavy rains and the scavengers completed their important work.