bocc54 Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 I found this bone today in Monmouth County NJ while searching for shark teeth in the river. It is about 3 inches long and I'm not even sure if it is a fossil or not as it doesn't feel that heavy. Any help with ID is much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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The Jersey Devil Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 Try the burn test to see if there’s any collagen present (you’ll smell the odor). It may also change color “You must take your opponent into a deep dark forest where 2+2=5, and the path leading out is only wide enough for one.” ― Mikhail Tal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClearLake Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 It is a left calcaneus which is one of the bones in the “ankle” of a mammal. I looked through my book of comparative mammal bones and didn’t find anything that was a perfect match. The closest I came to size and shape was a peccary. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erose Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 Pleistocene material isn't completely uncommon there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Pristis Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 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...
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