ScottM Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 Beside all the bone fragments I've seen from Sharktooth Hill, this one really stood out. I'm hoping that the relatively good condition it is in will allow for identification. Taking a swing at it, I'll say turtle but definitely not too sure. All 3 pics are the same bone. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siteseer Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 Yes, I think it's a femur of an immature sea turtle and most likely a leatherback (hard-shelled sea turtles are present in the STH Bonebed but rare). The bone ends were active sites of bone growth so they tend to be found eroded like that. The turtle died before its limb bones were more fully formed. It's a good find because turtle bones are uncommon there. You're more likely to find an isolated ossicle of the leatherback. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottM Posted February 29, 2020 Author Share Posted February 29, 2020 thanks! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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