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Mississippi Pleistocene Tooth


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From the Pleistocene of Mississippi. It’s definitely a Canine and I’d say Carnivore. I sent the pictures to someone I trust who is very knowledgeable and they said Catamount/Puma. Just looking to see some more input on it, and to let everyone else enjoy it. 

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@Shellseeker, I noticed no one helped with a verification on his ID. Thought you might be able to give an opinion now that you are unable to hunt for awhile. Hope healing is going well!! 

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10 hours ago, minnbuckeye said:

@Shellseeker, I noticed no one helped with a verification on his ID. Thought you might be able to give an opinion now that you are unable to hunt for awhile. Hope healing is going well!! 

Progressing,  I have a shot at Thursday. 

 

This seems about right.  A 57 mm canine, not as robust as Jaguar or Bear. Fairly straight line from tip to end of root on the labial side, and fairly straight line between enamel and root. Puma concolor.

Cranial morphology of five felids: Acinonyx jubatus, Panthera onca,  Panthera pardus, Puma concolor, Uncia uncia Морфолог

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1 hour ago, Shellseeker said:

Progressing,  I have a shot at Thursday. 

 

This seems about right.  A 57 mm canine, not as robust as Jaguar or Bear. Fairly straight line from tip to end of root on the labial side, and fairly straight line between enamel and root. Puma concolor.

Cranial morphology of five felids: Acinonyx jubatus, Panthera onca,  Panthera pardus, Puma concolor, Uncia uncia Морфолог

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Your post is extremely detailed and informative, I really appreciate it! 
 

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I remain uncertain as to what animal contributed your tooth.   I judged the canines in my puma skull to be about 2.75" long, based on the swelling in the bone.

 

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11 hours ago, Harry Pristis said:

I remain uncertain as to what animal contributed your tooth.   I judged the canines in my puma skull to be about 2.75" long, based on the swelling in the bone.

 

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Just to see, in this case is there anything I can do differently to help with identification on something like this.  Certainly not to undermine the answer I was given by shellseeker but just to be helpful for those looking at this post. 

Thanks!

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1 hour ago, PrehistoricFlorida said:

It's Puma concolor aka mountain lion, Florida panther, puma, etc. 

Awesome, thank you!

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