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8.9" Fossil Hyaenodon Partial Skull - South Dakota
This really cool fossil is the upper skull of Hyaenodon horridus collected from Shannon County, South Dakota. The fossil measures 8.9" long by 4.5" wide. One of the canines remained intact, with the remaining teeth being natural but partials.
There are several repaired cracks through the skull as it was found fragmented within the ground. Comes with an acrylic display stand to assist with presentation.
Artists reconstruction of Hyaenodon.
Hyaenodons are extinct carnivorous mammals that likely preyed on the oreodonts of the Oligocene. They had large skulls, short necks, very tiny brains, and ranged in size from that of a small dog to that of a large wolf. Though Hyaena is part of their name they have no relation to modern Hyaenas. The name more refers to the likely eating habits of these carnivores as carrion eaters.
There are several repaired cracks through the skull as it was found fragmented within the ground. Comes with an acrylic display stand to assist with presentation.
Artists reconstruction of Hyaenodon.
Hyaenodons are extinct carnivorous mammals that likely preyed on the oreodonts of the Oligocene. They had large skulls, short necks, very tiny brains, and ranged in size from that of a small dog to that of a large wolf. Though Hyaena is part of their name they have no relation to modern Hyaenas. The name more refers to the likely eating habits of these carnivores as carrion eaters.
SPECIES
Hyaenodon horridus
LOCATION
Shannon County, South Dakota
FORMATION
Brule Formation
SIZE
Skull: 8.9 x 4.5 x 3.9"
CATEGORY
ITEM
#342200
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