Hayley Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 This was found close to Charleston, SC. Any ideas on what it might be from? It looks mammal to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thecosmilia Trichitoma Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 @Harry Pristis It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt -Mark Twain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Breakin' Rocks Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 (edited) 19 minutes ago, Hayley said: This was found close to Charleston, SC. Any ideas on what it might be from? It looks mammal to me. Hi There, This looks to be a worn Tapir molar and I would suspect Pleistocene since we find mixed deposits inland, with fauna from that time-frame. Here is an example of how the teeth wear. Image Credit: Time Vault Gallery Tapirus haysii from the Florida Museum for comparison. Cheers, Brett Edited April 1, 2021 by Brett Breakin' Rocks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayley Posted April 1, 2021 Author Share Posted April 1, 2021 Thank you so much! I had considered it being tapir, but I did want a second opinion. Now seeing these worn molars, I am definitely convinced. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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