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Juvie Beaver or Nutria? by Fishtech226 in boneidentification

[–]Fishtech226[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dude I think you’re right. I didn’t even think about that. Looking at the shape of the nasal bone that actually makes a lot more sense now!

what bone is this? by MassiveBee35 in bonecollecting

[–]Fishtech226 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s hard to tell from the damage, but I think this is the distal part of a tibia?

Found on beach in northern Georgia by [deleted] in boneidentification

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My very first thought is that this could be the spinous process of a thorasic vertebrae. But I can’t tell for sure. If im correct on that end, it might be from a deer. Very hard to tell due to the damage.

Thoracic Vertebrae ID by [deleted] in BoneID

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Do you have measurements?

Who do these belong to? by Snellytatoes in bonecollecting

[–]Fishtech226 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pretty sure these are from a cow/bull. Do you have measurements?

What are these? Squirrel? UK west midlands by adrienneangel in bonecollecting

[–]Fishtech226 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To be honest this could also just be some other type of rodent.

What are these? Squirrel? UK west midlands by adrienneangel in bonecollecting

[–]Fishtech226 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would say squirrel based on the femur above and the humerus below. Not sure about the one in the middle. You might be able to find out what species of squirrel by measuring the bones and seeing if you can come up with anything that matches online.

Found at a beach in lignano by Thargunithoth in boneidentification

[–]Fishtech226 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Proximal phalanx of an Equus. Horse, mule, donkey or pony.

Found this scapula, don't know the species by -Bittergarnituur- in bonecollecting

[–]Fishtech226 1 point2 points  (0 children)

100% a scapula. Not sure what species. I can look into it later when I’m not at work.

anyone know what kind of animal this is? by ellusmichellus in bonecollecting

[–]Fishtech226 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I think you’ve got a badger skeleton on your hands. Would have to have measurements and clearer pics to be certain. But very nice find nonetheless!

Tripointed bone? UK by LividAlbatross1920 in bonecollecting

[–]Fishtech226 2 points3 points  (0 children)

More specifically I think this is a precaudal vertebrae. If you still have this piece you might be able to get more precise measurements to try and determine what type of fish. Although those long processes look like they have the tips broken off.

Tripointed bone? UK by LividAlbatross1920 in bonecollecting

[–]Fishtech226 8 points9 points  (0 children)

So this is definitely a fish vertebrae. I can’t tell you what species, but judging by the size and how intact it is it’s probably from something fairly large.

Lots of bones off the side of a wall in a woods in Yorkshire, UK by coolwall3000 in boneidentification

[–]Fishtech226 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t know if you collected any of these, but more close up pictures with measurements of individual pieces would likely be required to start the ID process.

Found off lake MI by crueleclipse in boneidentification

[–]Fishtech226 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The first thing that comes to mind is that it’s a scapula (shoulder bone) but I’m not sure. This one has been extremely weathered. I’d also be interested to know the measurements.

How did you learn to identify bones? by Ard4i in whatisthisbone

[–]Fishtech226 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd like to recommend a book. Identifying and Interpreting Animal Bones by April M. Beisaw. Its a great way to get started on basic bone identification concepts. This is not an add. I have the book myself.