The results indicate that while the effect of natural and biotic agents on animal bones is limited,the effect of human practices on bone taphonomic processes is evident.

• 本文介绍了河南灵宝西坡遗址动物骨骼的收集与整理过程,并重点对收集方法和埋藏因素对动物遗存的影响作了评估。