A postmortem case of the pink teeth phenomenon in an ocelot Leopardus pardalis
We report a case of the postmortem pink teeth phenomenon, observed in an ocelot Leopardus pardalis killedby vehicular trauma in northeastern Argentina. The specimen showed pink-purple discoloration in all teeth,which was most pronounced at the root and below the cervical area. Although this discolor...
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Universidad Nacional del Nordeste
2025
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| Acceso en línea: | https://revistas.unne.edu.ar/index.php/vet/article/view/8831 |
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| Sumario: | We report a case of the postmortem pink teeth phenomenon, observed in an ocelot Leopardus pardalis killedby vehicular trauma in northeastern Argentina. The specimen showed pink-purple discoloration in all teeth,which was most pronounced at the root and below the cervical area. Although this discoloration is usuallyassociated with cadavers remaining submerged in water or exposed to high humidity for extended periods, inthis case the pink coloration developed within 48 hours postmortem, and under low ambient humidity. Thisphenomenon, likely underreported, warrants further investigation to better understand how environmentalconditions, postmortem interval, and cause of death may influence its appearance. Establishing a potentialassociation between the occurrence of pink teeth and specific causes of death in wild animals could providea valuable tool for veterinary forensic investigations. |
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