Carnivore tooth and jaw bone

[diginupbones]

My best guess on this will probably be bear-dog since they were fairly common in this area. It doesn’t seem like this tooth would be at the end of the jaw like a normal canine tooth so I’m not sure where it falls into the jawline. This is the first one of these I’ve ever found so I’m kind of excited about it. Found in north central Nebraska. Miocene. 

[PrehistoricWonders]

Interesting... doesn’t look bear dog to me, looks more reptilian, it could definitely could be mammal but it has a reptilian look.

[jpc]

nothing here says carnivore...  many mammals have premolars roughly this shape.  It looks pretty worn.  Tough call on this one.

[Kiros]

Really difficult to say what can it be, too worn for any identification, try bringing it to a local museum maybe there they can help you better

[diginupbones]

Would like to hear your opinion also Harry! @Harry Pristis 

[Harry Pristis]

The depression on the lower part of the jaw suggests a pit to accommodate an occluding tooth.  It is not likely to be mammal tooth, and may be crocodilian. 

[diginupbones]

Thanks everyone. I did some research last night and found that there were some documented finds of crocs/alligator in this exact area. It didn’t say specifically which bones were found but it makes the I D more of a possibility.