The Dude Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 Hello brand new member hello everyone! I have been out collecting about 10 times this year in SW Florida found this today, was pretty excited to pull this out of a creek off the peace River . It's about 75mm wide and 75mm tall (3") it's pretty light weight for it's size . Thank you if you can help identify. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thecosmilia Trichitoma Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 @Harry Pristis It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt -Mark Twain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted March 21, 2020 Author Share Posted March 21, 2020 Bison antiquus ..maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caldigger Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 Given the size and "ball and socket" configuration, I would say likely Alligator/ Croc. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted May 7, 2020 Author Share Posted May 7, 2020 On 3/21/2020 at 7:03 PM, caldigger said: Given the size and "ball and socket" configuration, I would say likely Alligator/ Croc. I have looked at many pictures. I had another post I created everyone says alligator/ Croc this, while having the "ball and socket" as mentioned, many things have this. I am attaching a picture from my other post (first pic) and more pics of this vert. The pic from my other post shows the "ball" end to be very round. This one has more of a heart shape. Looking for opinions with the new pics I put up, thank you all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpc Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 The little holes to the side of the ball and socket say it is a mammal cervical vertebra. Which animal?... ask Harry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted May 8, 2020 Author Share Posted May 8, 2020 Yes , thank you I thought the same as my original guess was bison . I am always messaging Harry lol I may just wait see who else chimes in , thanks for the post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Pristis Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 Vertebrae and ribs are really challenging for me. Ask me about any other post-cranial bone, and I may have a guess. In this case all I can offer is a horse (likely Neohipparion sp.) for comparison. http://pristis.wix.com/the-demijohn-page What seest thou else In the dark backward and abysm of time? ---Shakespeare, The Tempest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted May 8, 2020 Author Share Posted May 8, 2020 Thanks Harry, close but still don't look right, missing the 2 holes to either side of the center hole heres better pic. I also found a previous fossil of the month entry (Jan, 2020) that looks similar but is from poland, far away from Florida (second Image) thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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