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Hello, everyone I recently got this nice carnivore mandible from the upper Miocene of the phosphorites of Quercy. Unfortunately only two molars are preserved but their morphology are definitely Creodont like (Hyaenodontid). Now in Quercy several different Creodonts are been found. I searched through bibliography and photos and I think the morphology and dimensions of the mandible are very similar to Cynohyaenodon (cayluxi). What do you think about it? Do you have other hypothesis and ideas?

Hi everyone. I just ordered a cast of a Adapis parisiensis to add to my Eocene display. But after searching for some info on Adapis I have learned that they are apparently extensively studied, but hardly any of the information is available on the internet. So I was wondering if anyone here could help me narrow down some of the very sparse information that is available. I have learned that they are found in the Quercy Phosphorites Formation and in the Paris Basin. But especially on the case of the Paris Basin I really can't find anything on the exact locations where fossils of these early primates were found. Regarding the age of these fossils, I have found that they are from the Ludian stage, which is a European stage that falls in the Priabonian. I know the Priabonian lasted from 37,8 mya to 33,9 mya, but I can't seem to narrow down the exact age of the Ludian. I hope some of you might be able to help me out with some of these questions. Thank you in advance!