body farm

A body farm is a research facility where human and animal cadavers are studied outdoors to understand how bodies decompose in different environments. These studies help forensic scientists learn how time since death and environmental factors affect decomposition, aiding criminal investigations. Researchers observe factors like weather, soil, insects, and scavengers to develop methods for estimating time of death more accurately. By closely monitoring these conditions, body farms contribute valuable knowledge to forensics, helping investigators solve crimes and identify remains more effectively.