Fossil Teeth and Jaw Section Oreodont
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Fossil Teeth and Jaw Section Oreodont Merycoidodon Cubersoni
Nicely preserved teeth in original jaw. Oreodonts, also known as Ruminating Hogs, had similarities to pigs, having both pig and sheep like features , but also being related to camelids.They are likely to have roamed plains and woodland, and were widespread through North America . They would have been quite heavy bodied with stout four toed hooves and a long tail.Comes with a small acrylic display stand.
Date: 30 to 35 Million years Old Oligocene
Provenance: Brule Formation White River Formation Pennington County. South Dakota
Size: The fossil measures 6.8 x 3.8 cm weight 37 gm
Condition: Three teeth in small section of original jaw code 1235