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Field Notes

Description:

I think it's some sort of bone.. Not sure what kind.

Habitat:

Found in ground while digging

Species ID Suggestions

Cattle

Bos primigenius

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jamerbean
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Comments (6)
TaraSawyerGaroutte
Could be a vertebrae of a sheep or goat. The growth could be a sign of cancer or calcification. I'd take it to a local university for identification. Call for an appointment first .
HaleyCross
It's about the size of a large fist or apple.. The middle looks very strange to me.. kinda like the shape of a small brain.
furbjr
Yes, it could be the vertebra of a bovine creature, and given the location of the find, that is highly likely. Thanks for your insight.
jamerbean
This is almost definitely a cow vertebra. They're surprisingly large. :)
furbjr
I concur with flybeasley. How big is it, and is that a tuberous growth in the center? It looks like coral! Very interesting find.
flybeasley
Looks like the vetebra of a small whale or dolphin.

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PublishedFebruary 22, 2011

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