LanceH Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 We found this partial skull in Arkansas. Can anyone tell what kind it is? Sorry for the poor pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaleoRon Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 (edited) WOW! That looks like a monster turtle skull. They are so fragile they are rarely found. They are also one of the most accessible portions of the turtle to eat, along with the paddles/legs. Of course that doesn't mean it IS a turtle skull. Edited May 27, 2010 by PaleoRon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barefootgirl Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 Awesome find Lance!! :D:D In formal logic, a contradiction is the signal of defeat: but in the evolution of real knowledge, it marks the first step in progress toward victory. Alfred North Whithead 'Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already tomorrow in Australia!' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edd Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 I would've said turtle too... " We're all puppets, I'm just a puppet who can see the strings. " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LanceH Posted May 27, 2010 Author Share Posted May 27, 2010 (edited) Ok, think you guys maybe right then! It's look more like Cretaceous turtle than mosasaur. It looks the most like "Toxochelys" Edited May 27, 2010 by LanceHall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Eaton Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 Awesome find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barefootgirl Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 It's still friggin humongous and awesome! In formal logic, a contradiction is the signal of defeat: but in the evolution of real knowledge, it marks the first step in progress toward victory. Alfred North Whithead 'Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already tomorrow in Australia!' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cris Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 I also thought turtle when I first saw the pic...But hey, that's even better...It's a nearly complete skull - that is not common. It might be worth contacting a museum to see if its significant (if that's your thing). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 I say, do what you need to do to keep this thing from falling apart before doing anything else with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnJ Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 Incredible, Lance...you have to be thrilled. OOK info. The human mind has the ability to believe anything is true. - JJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeD Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOROPUS Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 Sea turtle; it looks a lot to the Moroccan ones. Great find! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roz Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 This limb bone was found at the same site. I think it is a humerus of turtle.. I am hoping from the same turtle. Welcome to the forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnJ Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 Congrats, roz! Doesn't the Dallas museum have huge one on display? The human mind has the ability to believe anything is true. - JJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roz Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 Congrats, roz! Doesn't the Dallas museum have huge one on display? Thanks, JohnJ, and yes I think they do... Welcome to the forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Menser Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 (edited) Here's a turtle for comparison. Very cool! Edited May 27, 2010 by Frank Menser Be true to the reality you create. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xiphactinus Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 Holy cow Lance!!! Yes, Toxochelys looks correct. Truly awesome find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest N.AL.hunter Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 Very nice find, and as mentioned, very rare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worthy 55 Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 What a cool find WTG! It's my bone!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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