jamhill Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 I found this digging in a phosphate mine in Florida 20 years ago when I was pretty young. I don’t remember exactly where. Although, I do still remember we found a mammoth thoracic vertebrae and someone else found an equus mandible in the same general area. I’m not the best with carpals and tarsals. I can only regularly recognize calcanei and astragali. I was under the impression it was from a mammoth or some other Proboscidean. It wouldn’t surprise me if I was completely wrong. Anyone know what it is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamhill Posted October 29, 2020 Author Share Posted October 29, 2020 I’m feeling more confident it’s a Proboscidean central tarsal now but having trouble finding good reference pics. Attached is a picture of an Asian elephant hind foot I believe. Number one is the central tarsal. The distal articulating surface comes to a point on the left side that seem to match up. Also the general curvature of the whole piece is very similar. Any feedback would be much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpc Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 I think you are right. Nice find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamhill Posted October 31, 2020 Author Share Posted October 31, 2020 Thanks jpc. It’s nice to know at least one person agrees with me on the id. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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