CBntly Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Hello! This is my first post so I hope I am following all of the protocol:) . My family and I are amateur surface hunters. Mostly along the beaches searching for shark's teeth, mouth plates, and various other fossils. My father found this on Edisto Beach, South Carolina this past weekend. It was partially buried in the sand, but he could see the outline under the sand and pulled it up. He discovered what appears to be a partially fossilized mammal jaw. It looks to be a horse or other hooved animal jaw. I was unable to find a similar looking tooth online. These are just the photos I snapped on the beach. I can post better ones if needed. Would love any help or pointing in the right direction! Thank you for your time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazfossilator Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Bovine I believe, can’t help beyond that. nice find! Oh and welcome to TFF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 +1 for bovid. Neat find! ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Hello, and a very warm welcome to TFF from Morocco! I also think bovine. Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laditz Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Nice find! Looks like a Bovine jaw indeed. If found washed up on a saltwater (sea) beach, it would be wise to soak it in a bucket of fresh water (refresh the water every so often) for a couple of weeks before letting it dry. That will remove most of the salt-crystals from the bone. The bone can actually crack if you don't soak it for a while before drying. After soaking and drying, it will probably change color a bit. If it turns a very light color (and spotty) it is probably a recent jawbone. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 I took the liberty of cropping, enlarging and lightening your photo. 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...
MeargleSchmeargl Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 99% it's bovine in nature. Every single fossil you see is a miracle set in stone, and should be treated as such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coled18 Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 I agree with bovid, if you posted close ups of the molars we could more easily determine what kind of bovid it is. CD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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