Malone Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Found this skull? No eye sockets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BobWill Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 The front of this skull where the eyes would be is missing. I doesn't look like a fossil. Maybe bird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Looks recent. Perhaps try the burn test to confirm that for certain. ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXV24 Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Hi @Malone, @BobWill has just beaten me to it, this is only the braincase, incorporating the parietal, squamosal, and I think part of the frontal bone which is why there are no orbits.. The baso-occiptal bone and foramen magnum, where the spinal chord connects to the skull and brain, are also visible. It has a small saggital crest running along the top of the skull so I think it's likely a mammal, perhaps a deer? Hope this helps, Theo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malone Posted February 10, 2018 Author Share Posted February 10, 2018 8 minutes ago, BobWill said: The front of this skull where the eyes would be is missing. I doesn't look like a fossil. Maybe bird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malone Posted February 10, 2018 Author Share Posted February 10, 2018 2 minutes ago, TXV24 said: Hi, @Bobwill has just beaten me to it, this is only the braincase, incorporating the parietal, squamosal, and I think part of the frontal bone. The baso-occiptal bone and foramen magnum, where the spinal chord connects to the skull and brain, are also visible. It has a small saggital crest running along the top of the skull so I think it's likely a mammal, perhaps a deer? Hope this helps, Theo Yeah but I have never seen anything like it! I do more research using the terminology you described. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malone Posted February 10, 2018 Author Share Posted February 10, 2018 What are two egg shaped things? I was imagining venom sacks. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 3 ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malone Posted February 10, 2018 Author Share Posted February 10, 2018 9 minutes ago, Kane said: Looks recent. Perhaps try the burn test to confirm that for certain. It is light enough that I'm pretty sure it's not a fossil I just never saw this before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malone Posted February 10, 2018 Author Share Posted February 10, 2018 Just now, Kane said: Now I see! Thank you ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXV24 Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 @Malone The 'venom sacks' are known as the auditory bullae they are essentially bones that enclose the inner and middle ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malone Posted February 10, 2018 Author Share Posted February 10, 2018 I thought I was going have to start a freak show. Alien Skull lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malone Posted February 10, 2018 Author Share Posted February 10, 2018 Thank you all for your help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malone Posted February 10, 2018 Author Share Posted February 10, 2018 Actually I thought it was a blind mole but the explanations I received make perfect sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malone Posted February 10, 2018 Author Share Posted February 10, 2018 7 minutes ago, TXV24 said: @Malone The 'venom sacks' are known as the auditory bullae they are essentially bones that enclose the inner and middle ears. Where does the lower jaw attach? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXV24 Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 @Malone The lower jaw attaches at the mandibular fossa, in the region where you can see 3 'holes' on the underside of your skull. The saggital crest on the top of the braincase also acts as the anchor for the temporalis muscle allowing the jaw to open and close. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malone Posted February 10, 2018 Author Share Posted February 10, 2018 If your not an orthopedic surgeon you ought to be! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXV24 Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 @Malone Ahaha thanks but unfortunately not! I collect paleogene mammals and other vertebrates so I'm just used to the different parts of the skull and skeleton etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malone Posted February 10, 2018 Author Share Posted February 10, 2018 56 minutes ago, TXV24 said: @Malone Ahaha thanks but unfortunately not! I collect paleogene mammals and other vertebrates so I'm just used to the different parts of the skull and skeleton etc. Very knowledgeable thanks and I really wasn't kidding . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malone Posted February 10, 2018 Author Share Posted February 10, 2018 5 minutes ago, Malone said: Very knowledgeable thank wand I really wasn't kidding Text errors didn't look before I sent it. Meant to say thank you and I really wasn't kidding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Modern, possibly Trash Panda. (Racoon) 2 Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER 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 More sharing options...
Malone Posted February 10, 2018 Author Share Posted February 10, 2018 10 minutes ago, Fossildude19 said: Modern, possibly Trash Panda. (Racoon) Really cool picture! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malone Posted February 10, 2018 Author Share Posted February 10, 2018 3 minutes ago, Malone said: Really cool picture! I'm going send that to one of my granddaughters she will love that! Did you take that picture? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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