DesertSparky Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 Hello, I recently found a fossil tooth and 3 bone fragments that fit together. These were found about 8-10 miles from Fossil Lake, OR. This area is the richest fossil location for Holocene fossils short of La Brea tar pits. There have been horses, camels, bison, rhinos, giant sloth, and giant beaver among some of the fossils animals found there. I suspect the tooth may be a bison tooth, but I am no expert and that is why I would like to get more information on it. The tooth is approximately 5.5 cm X 2.5 cm (2.25 in. x 1 in.). The bone fragments fitted together are about the same. A broken humerus was found in the same location. Unfortunately, I don't currently have it and do not have a picture of it to provide. Any information that anyone can provide is appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 Cropped and brightened: Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 __________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pemphix Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 Since both pieces are heavily fragmented, i'm in doubt an ID beyond "Tooth" and "Fragment of a bone" is possible. The tooth is from a mammal, like horse or something like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertSparky Posted June 16, 2020 Author Share Posted June 16, 2020 Thank you. The bone fragments I didn't hold out any hope of IDing, but the tooth I was hoping. When I get the opportunity, I will get pictures of a broken humerus found at the same location although I am not sure when that will be. I appreciate the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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