Maceration, anatomical review, and non-fixed osteomounting of Eira barbara (tayra)

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Caroline Lemke dos Santos
Samuel Carlos Brasil Petri

Abstract

Eira barbara, known as the tayra or honey badger, is a Neotropical mustelid distributed from Mexico to northern Argentina. This study describes the osteological preparation of a specimen of the species, emphasizing the maceration and osteomounting stages for didactic purposes. The animal was collected by the Environmental Military Police and transferred to the Wildlife Screening Center of Santa Catarina, where it died during transportation and was subsequently destined for Anhanguera College of São José. The skeleton preparation process included skinning, maceration, bone cleaning, and anatomical assembly. Mechanical and chemical methods were used, including use of 35% hydrogen peroxide for bone whitening and disinfection. The entire process lasted 28 days. The results demonstrated the effectiveness of the protocol in obtaining clean osteological specimens suitable for anatomical studies and educational and cientific purposes.

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BASIC SCIENCE

Author Biographies

Caroline Lemke dos Santos, Anhanguera College of São José

Veterinarian, Anhanguera College of São José (FASJ), São José, SC, Brazil.

Samuel Carlos Brasil Petri, Anhanguera College of São José

Veterinarian, Anhanguera College of São José (FASJ), São José, SC, Brazil.

How to Cite

LEMKE DOS SANTOS, Caroline; BRASIL PETRI, Samuel Carlos. Maceration, anatomical review, and non-fixed osteomounting of Eira barbara (tayra). Revista de Educação Continuada em Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, São Paulo, v. 24, p. e38922, 2026. DOI: 10.36440/recmvz.v24.38922. Disponível em: https://www.revistamvez-crmvsp.com.br/index.php/recmvz/article/view/38922. Acesso em: 21 jul. 2026.