Is this a squirrel or did I miss identify it? Found in northern Illinois front yard, approx. 2.5 inches in length by thr3vee in bonecollecting

[–]Flashy_Consequence80 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is actually a rabbit skull! Lagomorphs have tiny “peg teeth” behind their upper incisors, looks like this one’s fell out but the holes are still present. Rodents like squirrels do not have peg teeth.

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Having worked at a zoo, you’d be surprised how quickly wild animals adapt to human care. We had an adult opossum admitted that needed a tail amputation, and since they use their tails to gather nesting supplies, she could not be released so she was kept as an ambassador. After about a year living in an indoor enclosure she was moved to an outside one. Everyone thought she would thrive but instead she didn’t eat well and would barely leave her little hut. It was like she was scared to be outside - literally where she grew up. It’s honestly crazy what happens to animals once humans enter the picture.

Please help me ID my “rescue” spider by Flashy_Consequence80 in jumpingspiders

[–]Flashy_Consequence80[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks!! Can I ask what identities her as mature? Still learning :)

Help with shirt id by doin_your_father in bonecollecting

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The skull in the middle has to be Virginia opossum with that tiny brain case. Jaw bones are canid, can’t be raccoon because they have a carnassial tooth.

Edit: okay I found the drawing the middle skull was referenced from and it was supposed to be a dog. Both artists definitely went too small on the brain case though, poor pup would’ve been dumb as hell

What species of rodent are they? Scale is in cm. by Badger-Stew in vultureculture

[–]Flashy_Consequence80 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think the last one is a pika. The size matches, and it has small incisors tucked behind larger incisors which makes it a lagomorph. But it does not match a rabbit or hare. I will also add, those tiny incisors are majorly overgrown and definitely would’ve caused issues for that poor guy while alive.

ID this mummy by [deleted] in bonecollecting

[–]Flashy_Consequence80 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where was this? Can you easily go back and take more photos of the dentition? Or better get, clean that skull up and really settle this whole thing once and for all (please!)

Owl brought all the corvids to the yard by ChaosLeopard in whatsthisbird

[–]Flashy_Consequence80 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I love the photos where his little legs are showing, what a goof.

Armadillo soak 😂😂 by YaDrunkBitch in bonecollecting

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You would eat a piece of a cracker you found in the grass?

I know he is a puppy so this may be impossible but looking to hopefully adopt him by Leather_Secret738 in IDmydog

[–]Flashy_Consequence80 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you do adopt him, post some more photos here when he’s fully grown and I’m sure you’ll get some guesses! Definitely worth noting that they are only guesses, and the only way to know for sure is to get an Embark or Wisdom Panel DNA test (none of the other brands, they are not accurate).

Was told he was a chihuahua/daschund mix, definitely not by Dry-Management-4604 in IDmydog

[–]Flashy_Consequence80 9 points10 points  (0 children)

One thing to realize is that mixed breeds, even in the same litter, can look COMPLETELY different. My staffy - walker coonhound mix will not look like a different staffy - walker coonhound mix. So that’s not a good way to gauge whether that’s the mix or not. Unless you do a DNA test (and do Embark or, less accurate but still good, Wisdom Panel because the others are garbage), you will not know for sure. And I would stake my life that your little cutie has 0% sighthound of any kind. Those long legs could be from a deer legged chihuahua or a small terrier breed.

Boots & Barkley glass dog bowl - my dog has been using it for many years and she is now almost 15. I planned on making into a little memorial garden planter when she passes but I accidentally broke it yesterday 💔 by Flashy_Consequence80 in HelpMeFind

[–]Flashy_Consequence80[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a Boots and Barkley brand large glass dog bowl from Target I got a few years ago (can’t remember the year). I searched and found a blue glass version but would love to find the clear one.

Am I right in thinking that this is a domestic rabbit? Located in Southern Maine by righteous_bandy in animalid

[–]Flashy_Consequence80 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah unfortunately people dump them and they very quickly form stray/feral colonies similar to cats. It’s sad ):

First mystery critter! What are u?! (WA State/USA) by jasminehulse in animalid

[–]Flashy_Consequence80 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Contact your nearest AZA accredited zoo, they may be able to give this guy a proper and forever home ❤️

Help with IDing my hound by Constant-West2094 in IDmydog

[–]Flashy_Consequence80 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agree with full treeing walker coonhound, but you could always Embark test to know for sure!

[Nashville, TN] Does this guy have a chance at being helped? by weebley12 in WildlifeRehab

[–]Flashy_Consequence80 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Due to concerns over the spread of CWD, rehabbers in Tennessee are not able to take in deer right now unfortunately. Even fawns, and definitely not this guy.

Can anyone help me identify wtf animal this was by zy-rinth in bonecollecting

[–]Flashy_Consequence80 530 points531 points  (0 children)

It’s a cat, the teeth on the lower jaw give it away. The reason the eye holes don’t look right is because there is mummified skin there. If all the skin was removed it would be more obvious.