The phrase "dead carcasses" refers to the bodies of animals that have died and are no longer alive.
Sentences with «dead carcasses»
The patent system is supposed to promote innovation; carving up the long dead carcass of Nortel to feed the lawyers doesn't do this. (gigaom.com)
As the turkey vultures catch a ride on warm thermal air, they smell and search for dead carcasses. (booklistonline.com)
A scavenger is an animal who will sort through discarded material or eat dead carcasses to take advantage of what it finds. (dogsnaturallymagazine.com)