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An Oreodont in Time (1 of 2)


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This smallish skull was given to me several years ago by a high school science teacher, as a bequest.

 

At first, I entertained the idea that it may be that of a young reptile, of a larger variety. Now, I wonder whether it is perhaps some mammal instead. 

 

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I think this orientation might be more recognizable, if I'm reading the apparent mandible outline correctly 

 

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I agree with oreodont or something related.

If you're a fossil nut from Palos Verdes, San Pedro, Redondo Beach, or Torrance, feel free to shoot me a PM!

 

 

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Yes, this is an oreodont and from the color of the fossilised bone, I'd say it would be White River Formation from Nebraska (Nebraska tends to be more chocolate browns). This is a small oreodont and my guess would be that it would be a Leptauchenia decora. It's very hard to tell until it's prepped, but that's my gut feel.

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