Lot #1866 Earliest 32 Million Year Old Dog Skull

Description:

Earliest 32 Million Year Old Dog Skull. This complete skull is from Hesperocyon gregarious, a 30-33 million year old canid (dog) that was found in the White River Formation of the South Dakota badlands. The complete excellent brown skull is 3 ¼ X 2 inches and is still embedded in its 4 X 2 inch white stone matrix for display. The skull is complete with all of its teeth which define this carnivore as an early dog. This small 32 inch dog had a long tail with short legs and the canid teeth that identifies it as a dog. Estimated Value $600 - 700

Categories: Fossils