Max fragmento Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 Hello I found this in the White River Formation in Wyoming. Is this a Hyaenodon ? The block of rock seemed much harder than usual and had no cracks in it. It was more difficult to prep out than other similar fossils (oredonts, archeotherim, Probotherium) that I have found in the same area. I think maybe the harder un-cracked matrix contributed to the nicer quality of the fossil. Lots of amateur prepping mistakes but the matrix was soooo resistant to removal. Just wouldnt pop off nice like it does sometimes and I dont own a respectable sand blaster machine. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkerPaleo Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 Yes, this is Hyaenadon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randyw Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 Cool find! Congratulations! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwigia Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 Very nice! Greetings from the Lake of Constance. Roger http://www.steinkern.de/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
val horn Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doushantuo Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 H*t Di**e*y!! Good one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadRey Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 That's such a cool find!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max fragmento Posted June 24, 2022 Author Share Posted June 24, 2022 So fun to prep out. Its like the coolest Christmas present ever that takes you 30 hours to unwrap. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kmiecik Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 2 hours ago, Max fragmento said: So fun to prep out. Its like the coolest Christmas present ever that takes you 30 hours to unwrap. Worthy of consideration for "Fossil of the Month" methinks. Mark. Fossil hunting is easy -- they don't run away when you shoot at them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpc Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 Nice find. and yes the stuff you find in nodules in the White River of eastern Wyoming tends to be very well preserved, like this guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max fragmento Posted June 24, 2022 Author Share Posted June 24, 2022 Oh my. Consideration for fossil of the month would be a real honor. Too much to hope for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimravis Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 Very nice piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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