32fordboy Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 I bought this as a beaver incisor, but once it arrived, it looked more pig-like. What do you pros say? It has the length-wise striations of a beaver tooth, but nowhere near as many, it looks too curved, and the tip shape looks all wrong (too pointy). Thanks. Nick www.nicksfossils.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron E. Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 I bought this as a beaver incisor, but once it arrived, it looked more pig-like. What do you pros say? It has the length-wise striations of a beaver tooth, but nowhere near as many, it looks too curved, and the tip shape looks all wrong (too pointy). Thanks.Nick Saw a beaver jawbone once, i was struck by how flat the cutting edges of the lower teeth were, like a chisel. I think you got yerself a pig tusk. Still pretty cool, though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrehistoricFlorida Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 Giant beaver, 100% no doubt about it. www.PrehistoricFlorida.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron E. Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 Giant beaver, 100% no doubt about it. Even cooler! ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32fordboy Posted July 12, 2009 Author Share Posted July 12, 2009 Ecellent! So what's up with the variation, then? Were there different species? Nick www.nicksfossils.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspex Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 At over 8' long and 220 lbs., this one wouldn't take any stuff from Eddie Haskel! Here's Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giant_Beaver "There has been an alarming increase in the number of things I know nothing about." - Ashleigh Ellwood Brilliant “Try to learn something about everything and everything about something.” - Thomas Henry Huxley >Paleontology is an evolving science. >May your wonders never cease! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest N.AL.hunter Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 I am not arguing with the ID, cause I sure don't know what Giant Beaver tusks look like, but it sure looks like my wild boar tusks as can be seen on this thread if you scroll down page one: http://www.thefossilforum.com/index.php?sh...t=0&start=0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32fordboy Posted July 12, 2009 Author Share Posted July 12, 2009 That's exactly why I think it's pig. What's a pig tusk worth? If it is indeed a pig tusk, I think I paid too much for it, assuming a giant beaver incisor is worth more. One more thing: Looking at the cross section, this has two flat sides and one rounded side. Shouldn't the beaver have one flat, one round? Indiana 9 Fossils has a skull for sale for a good reference: http://indiana9fossils.com/WorldClass/Giant%20Beaver.htm Nick www.nicksfossils.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Pristis Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 Giant beaver, 100% no doubt about it. I agree, giant beaver. It's hard to find 'em this complete. http://pristis.wix.com/the-demijohn-page What seest thou else In the dark backward and abysm of time? ---Shakespeare, The Tempest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worthy 55 Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 Oh yea , beaver for sure. It's my bone!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cris Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 Another vote for giant beaver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32fordboy Posted July 12, 2009 Author Share Posted July 12, 2009 I'm likin' all your votes www.nicksfossils.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest N.AL.hunter Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 I vote for giant beaver and never knew that giant beavers evolved into modern wild boars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrehistoricFlorida Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Yes, there are different species of giant beaver. Is this the one from intlfossils? If so, don't waste your time questioning his ID's, he's one of the very best on fossils in this country. www.PrehistoricFlorida.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32fordboy Posted July 13, 2009 Author Share Posted July 13, 2009 It is indeed from that seller. After looking at various photos online, I now agree it is giant beaver as well. It really just has an odd wear pattern. Maybe he just hadn't seen the paleodentist in a while. PS. I must say, I don't know who did the restoration on this, but they did an AMAZING job. Nick www.nicksfossils.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fossilshk Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Hippopo? Dinosaur Fossil Lab http://www.fossilshk.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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