natwell19 Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 I went fossil hunting today in a river and found this bone. I don't know if it is a fossil or just old bone. Can anyone help me identify it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockwood Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 Without the ends it is tough to be certain, but a good bet is that it is a metacarpal from a modern deer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natwell19 Posted June 23, 2021 Author Share Posted June 23, 2021 That's what we were thinking! I'm just glad it isn't human. My son was so excited and wanted to keep it, and I said, "Only if we know for sure it's not human!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockwood Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 I'm quite sure it is actually two bones that are naturally fused together in this group of animals. Humans have quite different and differentiated hand and foot bones. The other long bones of humans seem safely out of contention as well. You should disinfect it somehow. There is no telling what kind of cooties might be on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Pristis Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 For comparison: 1 http://pristis.wix.com/the-demijohn-page What seest thou else In the dark backward and abysm of time? ---Shakespeare, The Tempest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockwood Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 Yea. I'd lean carp' (al). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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