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Anonymous
Whatever it is, it's a mammal. It hasn't been skinned, but it may have lost its fur during decomposition or due to some disease. The muzzle has been completely decomposed or possibly eaten by something, baring the teeth and most of the jaws. The skull is surprisingly short and blunt, almost monkey-like (alternatively the upper jaw may have been seriously damaged). Molars appear to be quite sharp and there's a clear canine visible on the lower jaw, this could be a carnivore. Paws appear very narrow and slim or possibly partially hidden in the sand. Hind paws aren't visible enough to say anything for sure. Tail is fairly short.
I bet this thing could be fairly reliably identified if there were some other photos from different angles, or even a higher resolution version of this image available. The size and proportions of the skull are what most intrigue me.
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