Decomposition

Decomposition - what happens to the body after Death?

Stages of Decomposition

Stage 3: Putrefaction - 4 to 10 days after death

The bloated pig has now become attractive to a variety of insects
The bloated pig has now become attractive to a variety of insects. Photo: R. Major

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