Jump to content

Could this be a mammoth toe bone?


cayosusa

Recommended Posts

Found these fairly close together in the Peace River.  I think #1 is mammoth toe bone (height 3 1/4").  Need help with ID.  Dn't have a clue what the other two are - ???related???  I know, i know, #2 looks like it came from a BBQ with those smooth skills cut edges!  What do you think?

 

IMG_7197.JPG

IMG_7198.JPG

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I'm liking the look of #1 which seems appropriately shaped (and a decent size). One of the knowledgeable members will chime-in soon. The middle bone (#2) is not part of this assemblage as it is clearly a vertebra (with most of the processes broken off). Additionally, #3 looks intriguing. Better lit photos (take them outside and take advantage of daylight--much brighter than the flash on a camera) of #1 and #3 from a variety of angles will help. I think you've got a good chance for something really cool with these. I'd be going back to that spot on the Peace River this weekend if I were you.

 

 

Cheers.

 

-Ken

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Humm, perhaps you'd better send them to me for closer scrutiny.  Can't tell you for sure but #1 does look like a digit bone of something large, #2 is looking like a cetacean vertebra and I can not make out #3. Better lit pictures may help.

Dorensigbadges.JPG       

Link to comment
Share on other sites

 

 

I merged your topics for continuity. ;) 

Regards,

  • I found this Informative 1

    Tim    -  VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER

   MOTM.png.61350469b02f439fd4d5d77c2c69da85.png      PaleoPartner.png.30c01982e09b0cc0b7d9d6a7a21f56c6.png.a600039856933851eeea617ca3f2d15f.png     Postmaster1.jpg.900efa599049929531fa81981f028e24.jpg    VFOTM.png.f1b09c78bf88298b009b0da14ef44cf0.png  VFOTM  --- APRIL - 2015  

__________________________________________________
"In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks."

John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~   ><))))( *>  About Me      

Link to comment
Share on other sites

See the 1st fossil requested for ID in this thread :

It is the same as your 3rd Photo -- Sloth Phalanx, a toe bone

 

See this thread --

I found a Mastodon Metapodial which might ??? be the same as your 1st bone. I am reasonably sure on the Sloth Phalanx, somewhat less convinced on the Metapodial. It is always difficult to identify a random bone.  This forum makes it possible to do so.

  • I found this Informative 1

The White Queen  ".... in her youth she could believe "six impossible things before breakfast"

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
×
×
  • Create New...