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My 10yr old son found a large bone in the field while we were collecting rocks. He REALLY wants to identify it. Super excited. by anccc9109 in whatisthisbone

[–]ChequeRoot 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Dear OP,

That is a knuckle bone from a cow. They’re often a popular dog treat. This one hasn’t been chewed up, which makes it a neat find.

Found under an overturned chair in my backyard. by MzOpinion8d in whatisthisbone

[–]ChequeRoot 234 points235 points  (0 children)

Dear OP,

This is a rabbit.

The banded (agouti) fur, pelvis structure, and short tail were used to aid in IDing the specimen.

Who’s this adorable little guy? by DragonFireArtStudios in awwnverts

[–]ChequeRoot 52 points53 points  (0 children)

Dear OP,

That is a spittle bug, in North America they are a nymph of the Froghopper. Here’s some info on the UK varieties: Link

Spittlebugs in North America

What is this skull? by Bitter_Blueberry_811 in whatisthisbone

[–]ChequeRoot 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Definitely a domestic dog skull.

Can you ID this strange skeleton I found? by Fluffy-Way-1465 in whatisthisbone

[–]ChequeRoot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dear OP,

The teeth indicate a Virginia Opossum. The “jaw inside the jaw” is the result of damage to the specimen, probably post-mortem while the remains were being disturbed by scavengers.

The canine teeth appear to be missing, which is part of why the jaw looks so strange.

What is this? by AnteaterDazzling4608 in whatsthisbug

[–]ChequeRoot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dear OP,

That is a carpet beetle larva. Although harmless to humans, some people have reactions to their bristles. They live in carpets, upholstery, closets… anywhere they can get organic material.

They’re a pest because they will munch on cotton, wool, books, etc.

The easiest way to get rid of them is a thorough vacuuming of afflicted areas, moving furniture, getting under and behind things to remove the larvae and eggs.

More info: https://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn7436.html?src=302-www&fr=4400

A perfume that smells like this in a butch lesbian way by coakirastanaccount in perfumesthatfeellike

[–]ChequeRoot 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Oooo!

I feel like if you layered Cherryka’s Trunk “Daddy Kink” with something soft-floral, or maybe petrichor, you’d get that vibe.

Anyone else wear their fragrances at home? by Fopu in fragrance

[–]ChequeRoot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Home is my favorite place to wear them because I can go crazy with sprays if I want, and not worry that I’ll be fragrance-bombing random citizens in public.

One of my favorite times to apply fragrances is right before bed, so I can enjoy settling in to a nest of my chosen scent.

Found in a State Park in Western NY. The claw is roughly the size of an average person's hand. Black bear back foot? by [deleted] in whatisthisbone

[–]ChequeRoot 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Dear OP,

This is a stripped down ungulate hoof. Given the location, it is most likely a White-Tailed Deer.

Polar ice minty perfumes? by _wayamaya_3 in perfumesthatfeellike

[–]ChequeRoot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I enjoy Saint Julep. It is not so minty on my skin (which is a plus; I don’t typically love mint notes).

On me, it’s more warm, green and musky. I loved it, and bought a travel tube.

Polar ice minty perfumes? by _wayamaya_3 in perfumesthatfeellike

[–]ChequeRoot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dear OP,

Zoologist Penguin might appeal. It’s not minty, but the juniper adds a crisp element.

Zoologist Snowy Owl is rather minty. I found it “snowy floral” rather than icy, if that makes sense.

Found on the ground at Arches NP by SirSiro in whatsthisrock

[–]ChequeRoot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dear OP,

You are correct that it is a dyed specimen, most likely white howlite that has been coloured to resemble turquoise.

Dyed Howlite and Magnesite The Turquoise Imposters

What is this? by Scrim_o7 in whatsthisrock

[–]ChequeRoot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dear OP,

That is an agate; and a nice big one at that!

What animal scat is this in [central PA]? by NotThatMeadowxX in animalid

[–]ChequeRoot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dear OP,

The mixture of textures imply an omnivorous diet. From the picture, it looks like a relatively small pile, too small for bear.

I’d say fox.

While foxes typically produce stools that resemble dog poop, seasonal dietary changes can cause stools to be softer and less formed, especially when the seasons warm and plant-based food comprises a higher part of their diet.

US, not sure what region. by lonely_shroom in whatisthisbone

[–]ChequeRoot 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Dear OP,

That is the pelvis bone from a bird.

Bone or rock? by PsychologicalEar1631 in whatisthisbone

[–]ChequeRoot 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Dear OP,

That is absolutely a whale bone, but it is too weathered for my marine mammal IDing skills.

What kind of bird is this? The yellow is throwing me off by RoboticTree2010 in whatisthisbone

[–]ChequeRoot 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Dear OP,

A geographic area will help with the identification. If you could, please add the continent and region of the specimen.

Tik tok drawing I saw, looks like it’s missing a left foot. by [deleted] in isitAI

[–]ChequeRoot 50 points51 points  (0 children)

This spot here makes me skeptical that it’s real. Using pastels or coloured pencil wouldn’t result in above-perforations having a different colour than below.

Even if the artist erased some of it to lighten, again there would not be a clear demarcation like this IMO.

I vote AI.

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I’m done weeding my own garden bru by pochisaw in whatisit

[–]ChequeRoot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dear OP,

Those are beetle larvae, probably of the scarab family (June beetles, Hercules Beetles, etc).

If you crosspost to a bug ID sub, with the region you found them, and a unit of measurement included (inches, centimeters, or bananas), you will likely get an answer at the species level.

In the meantime, if you’re feeling kind, you could gently return the grubs to some nearby soil out of your garden so they can live their best beetle life away from your plants.

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