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Pleistocene Scapula Fossil


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This scapula fragment was found along a Mississippi creek. It was found in close proximity to a well mineralized deer jaw. The cup portion of the scapula measures about two inches. Does anyone know what animal this may of came from? I believe it's from the pleistocene epoch.

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Hi there ...you might compare it to a bison/bovid scapula.

 

Image Credit: Mississippi Valley Archaeology Center

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My own find Savannah, GA

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That does look like a positive ID. The second photo seems to match mine perfectly. Thanks for the help!

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