veronesepk Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 (edited) I saw this for sale on the internet, advertised as a giant sloth claw, but it looks to have an extra extension where the claw joins. Any ideas/opinions? Thanks! - Keith Edited July 25, 2010 by veronesepk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Menser Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 Looking at the color and texture I don't think all the parts are from the same animal. Be true to the reality you create. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barefootgirl Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 Why is the middle piece a different color? 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...
Harry Pristis Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 Let's put it this way: all the bones seem to be sloth carpals or tarsals. There is lots of reference information on the Internet; and, here's a drawing to use for a starter: 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...
woodardcoin Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 I am not an expert but looks like not all the bones are from the same animal to me . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrehistoricFlorida Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 The claw is partial. It's missing the proximal articulating surface. I'd have to see additional pictures of the phalanges, but one looks awfully like a bison phalanx to me. Attached is a picture of a few of my sloth fingers that I've put together. www.PrehistoricFlorida.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Pristis Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 The claw is partial. It's missing the proximal articulating surface. I'd have to see additional pictures of the phalanges, but one looks awfully like a bison phalanx to me. Attached is a picture of a few of my sloth fingers that I've put together. That is a good observation, Nate. I assumed that the middle bone was a match for the first phalanx (left), just stream-polished to a heavy degree. But, it could easily be a less-stream-polished bison phalanx. 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...
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