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Pleistocene-Holocene distribution of large Eagles and Hawks (Accipitridae) on island environments
Joseph Fossil posted a topic in General Fossil Discussion
After doing some research a few weeks back on the distribution of the extinct Haast's eagle (Hieraaetus moorei), I discovered there was a much larger array of large Accipitridae on island environments than I previously realized (the result of island gigantism) during the Pleistocene-Early Holocene. Sadly, many of these animals are now extinct asa result of direct human hunting or hunting of their food sources by the early-late Holocene. I've decided to make a quick list of all those I've identified, which hopefully can demonstrate the diversity these magnificent animals had during the Pleistoc-
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Hawaii Fossil Trip-- Oahu Pleistocene, Part II: Gastropods & Echinoids
hemipristis posted a topic in Fossil Hunting Trips
A follow-up/continuation of my previous post, here are some of the fossil invertebrates from the Pleistocene Waimanalo Formation of Oahu, Hawaii, USA. First the echinoids. I haven't speciated these yet- 20 replies
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Hi there, My wife and I are currently honeymooning in Hawaii on the south shore of the island on Kauai over in the town Poipu. There’s limestone cliffs there and I read about Holocene aged fossils, such as bird fossils, found a few miles away at the Makauwahi Cave Reserve. I wasn’t fossil hunting, but we were walking along a public beach and there appeared to be a couple of bones eroding out of a peat deposit, near a limestone cliff. I’m not so good with distinguishing more modern fossils such as Holocene or Pleistocene. Any idea if this bone is modern or fossilized?
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I had a couple of requests to show the shark teeth that I have found from Hawaii. I am pleased that folks are interested! All of the fossils were collected directly from the Mid- to Late- Pleistocene Waimanolo Formation. The formation is a mixture of deltaic/nearshore limestone and unconsolidated sands and silts. First, the shark material. There are a group of teeth and two vertebral centra. The shark teeth are in various stages of mineralization, with some completely phosphatized while others haven't altered much since they fell out of the shark's mouth. They a
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Bone is 6 inches across and was found on a beach in Hawaii.
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Hello everyone, I'd like to share my extreme budget collection of exotic megs/shark teeth so far, I've have been collecting shark teeth and other for a little over a year and a half now on an extremely tight budget and have been surprised by what I was able to get a hold of so far. Condition doesn't bother me hence the budget but I have been able to find some megs from from interesting locations over the short period of time I've been collecting with a little bit of luck. Locations include Puerto Rico, Cuba, Japan, Hawaii, Morocco, Mexico, Peru, and The Phillipines. Anyone else out
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Today, I found this coconut-sized fossil (or just rock) partially imbedded into very brittle (shale-like) cliffside along a hiking trail on Oahu, about 2,000 feet in elevation. The branching pattern along the surface is what caught my attention. At first, I thought it looked like a coconut, but then remembered that coconuts are not actually indigenous to Hawaii. I then press my thumb against the front and a chunk crumbled off, revealing highly defined internal layers. I’m actually a chemist, not a geologist; so I am fascinated, but at a loss. Fossil or not, can anyone help me understand wh
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A few months ago, I encountered this peculiar, potential, bone along the shoreline of the Big Island of Hawaii. I noticed it’s porous material, but was puzzled by its overall appearance. I’m not sure if is fossilized or not; however, it is slightly larger then a standard quarter. Thanks for your time!
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Found this partial tooth a few years ago in some Holo-Pleistocene marine sediments on Oahu, Hawaii. There is also the chance that it is more recent, as there had been some dredging in the area, though I haven't seen any evidence at this location. Approximately half of this tooth is missing. What remains is half of the crown and one root lobe. It is 17 mm in maximum dimension. My guess is carnassial. Seal? Canid? Appreciate any and all input.
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My uncle got me this shark tooth necklace from Hawaii but doesn’t know what kind of shark it’s from and I’d love to know!
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I have found some different dinosaur agatized bones, some highly weathered, posting here an image, is it before or after jurassic era.
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Since my wife is several months into a 6 month deployment to Hawaii with the Army, I opted to catch a bird out that direction to enjoy a long Veterans Day weekend with her. (Side note: It was recently announced that she'll be promoted from Lt. Colonel to Colonel, awaiting congressional vote at this point. Very proud of her!) Anyway, when we weren't hiking, snorkeling, or surfing, some fossil hunting came into play. Most of us don't associate fossils with Hawaii, being young volcanic islands and all, but there is in fact a thin reef limestone intermittently encircling Oahu. If
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Hello gang! So we are being mildly inconvenienced at the moment while hurricane Irma comes/goes by so I'll try to post a few photos from my phone while we still have backup power and lights. Sorry for the lack of scale on some shots..editing capabilities are limited. First up..a worn Sarasota cnty Fl plio'pleistocene whale bulla that really has that human ear look to it that called me. Edit....guess I have got a file size limit prob so this may be embarassing...uggh
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I found this little gem while walking the beach in Maui near the town of Kihei. Is this a tooth of some kind?
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