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Found this bone over a week ago. When I pulled it up out of the river I wasn't sure it was even a bone. I did think it had enough interesting features to take it home and investigate further. After soaking and softening up sand and pebbles lodged in small openings I was able to clean it up a bit. At that point I started to see characteristics that made it look like another ear bone. A search of the web turned up what looks like a good comparison from the Charleston Museum website. They have a photo of an "undescribed mysticete cetacean" whale ear bone, an auditory bulla (object ID: PV2433). Here is their photo: The following photos are of the specimen I retrieved from the Peace River. It measures 58mm x 57mm x 20mm (thick) Seems like I have been asking @Boesse for his input on just about every post lately. I hope he can find the time to opine once again. Thanks in advance. Jim W.

Keichosaurus Hui I have today been for some time photographing my specimen it not the best but it is 100% real. Acid prepped in the UK. This is just to try and help our members out as a comparison reference specimen. I hope it helps. All the best Bobby