Lot 865
Strange Pig/Camel-Like Mammal Skull From the Badlands of South Dakota. Merycoidodon was a very strange early mammal that grew to about four feet long. It possessed some features like a pig and some like a camel or deer. The skull is somewhat pig-like but has pits in front of its eyes similar to a modern deer. The pits contain a gland that deer use to mark their territory. Merycoidodon probably used its glands similarly. This museum-quality, 3¼"x2" juvenile skull is exquisite in every respect. The bone is a lovely tan color with dark brown teeth. The teeth are complete with incisors. The skull is centered and sculpted in its natural limestone matrix. This 30 million-year-old fossil is from the Green River formation of the Badlands of South Dakota and makes an extremely impressive display. Add $15 for domestic shipping.
Estimated Value $375 - 575.
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| Realized $633 |
