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RMZ

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I found this skull in the Arkansas River in northeast Oklahoma. It is definitely fossilized. It weighs a lot. I hope the pictures are good enough. Thank you for your help.

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24 minutes ago, RMZ said:

It is definitely fossilized.

It looks like a bison. This thread might help to identify it, though it would help to still have the horns available. I'm not familiar with the specific fauna in that area. Cool find ! 

 

 

Cheers,

Brett

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I think it is Musk Ox and not bison.  not finding good images to compare to though.  good luck!

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8 hours ago, ParkerPaleo said:

I think it is Musk Ox and not bison.  not finding good images to compare to though.  good luck!

I found this one......
 

Helmeted Musk Ox

 

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Bootherium bombifrons is the scientific term used to describe the regal woodland musk ox. During the Pleistocene era, this large mammal was one of the most prominent musk ox species in North America. Woodland musk ox fossils have been discovered all over the country, including in Alaska, Texas, California, New Jersey, and Oklahoma.

 

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A rare, awesome find.  Congratulations.  

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Nice !

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