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Desmostylus fossilized skull

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based on the occipital condyle and large incisors, assuming desmostylus
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The entire specimens dimensions are roughly 50x80x60cm

 

Can someone help me properly identify?

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Hi,

 

Maybe you could put some text with your photos? Some information like the place where it was found (California is a vast territory), the age of the land, the size etc...

 

And also explain why you think of Desmostylus, because for the moment I see only a vague form without being able to distinguish it.

 

Coco

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based on the occipital condyle and large incisors, assuming desmostylus

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Santa cruz mountains, miocene

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I'm new, thank you for your patience! 

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Topic moved to Fossil ID

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Wonderful find! You should definitely contact the folks at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural history. Mammal skull: Yes. Desmostylian skull: Maybe. A tusk would also be expected for walruses.

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On 4/27/2024 at 10:39 PM, Nexus212 said:

The entire specimens dimensions are roughly 50x80x60cm

 

Can someone help me properly identify?

please tell us more.... 50 whats?  Entire... does that mean length plus width plus height like it does when shipping a package?   

 

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Very nice looking occipital condyles exposed on the back. Looks like a tough prep. Don't be afraid to ask for help if you're not experienced in this. Desmo, walrus, or whatever, looks like a great specimen.

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Hello and welcome to the forum!

that looks like a fantastic find! and 50cmx60cmx80cm is huge!

Curious to hear waht the experts say, and please let us know how this goes on!

best regards, J

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Hi,

looking at this scan of Neoparadoxia skull, I do not see anything in your photos that speaks against Desmostylian.

https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/ocpc-1892-neoparadoxia-ceceliana-skull-e35dce3db0b9429d885b721d81b77737

Still curious to hear (and hopefully see) where this goes. Could definitely make vertebrate fossil of the month!

Best regards,

J

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