Paleoworld-101 Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 Collected at Bouldnor on the Isle of Wight, and is about 33 million years old (Bouldnor Formation). This site produces a variety of mammals, turtles, crocodilians, birds, lizards, fish and amphibians. I am torn between labelling this a small caudal vertebra or phalanx. One end is unfortunately broken while the other is concave, with a rounded socket-like face to it. Measures 17mm long. "In Africa, one can't help becoming caught up in the spine-chilling excitement of the hunt. Perhaps, it has something to do with a memory of a time gone by, when we were the prey, and our nights were filled with darkness..." -Eternal Enemies: Lions And Hyenas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockwood Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 It doesn't weigh much, but I'll put a chip on caudal vert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike from North Queensland Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 Looks more like vert than phalanx as centre on complete end is concave across the width. Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaleoNoel Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 I agree with vert, maybe crocodilian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpc Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 I think it is mammal caudal vert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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