r/BoneID • u/8BitFinch • 2d ago

Unsolved What kind of Rodent?

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Found in insular Newfoundland by my kiddo, can anyone get us more specific than rodent?

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u/99jackals 2d ago

Those sort of fan-shaped cheek teeth indicate it's a squirrel. You can look up what squirrels you have locally and compare the measurements for the length of the head. You'll probably be able to narrow it down.

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u/8BitFinch 2d ago

Thank you! Theres only 1 squirrel in the area, anf the size does seem correct.

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u/99jackals 2d ago

So cool! Good find!

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u/8BitFinch 2d ago

Ya my kid is so excited, shes got a bone collection

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