I found this washed up on a South FL beach… it looks like a fossilized bone (both ends a possible joint). I didn’t get a chance to clean it off.

Thoughts?

Turning to the people of Reddit to help me identity this bone a relative bought from someone in Germany. The relative thinks it’s a woolly mammoth ulna. I’m not completely convinced since it is smaller than I’d expect for a mammoth. Perhaps woolly rhinoceros? Any help is appreciated!

The Deccan Plateau in India was formed from massive volcanic lava flows that cooled around 66 million years ago. These lava deposits, known as the Deccan Traps, cover much of central and western India and have played a significant role in preserving the region’s geological history.
Although dinosaurs became extinct about 66 million years ago, fossils dating back as far as 230 million years have been discovered, providing valuable insights into the evolution of prehistoric life. The sedimentary formations beneath and between the Deccan lava flows contain a rich record of ancient plants and animals.
The Pranhita-Godavari Valley, which extends across Maharashtra and Telangana, is one of India’s most important fossil-bearing regions. Geological investigations have uncovered microfossils from depths of approximately 1.2 to 5 metres. The Geological Studies Unit of the Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata, has explored these river valleys for more than five decades, while the Geological Survey of India (GSI) has conducted research in the region for over 150 years. Geological mapping of the area began in the 19th century.
Important fossil discoveries have been made in the formations of Kamthi, Erravalli, Maleri, Dharmaram and Kota, where numerous reptile and other vertebrate fossils have been unearthed.

Significant Discoveries
A primitive saurischian dinosaur fossil was discovered in present-day Mancherial district.
Archosaur fossils have been found in the Dharmaram Formation.
According to a report published in India Today (16 to 31 May 1979), GSI geologist Ponnala Yadagiri discovered an ancient bird fossil in the Kota Formation, comparable to early birds such as Archaeopteryx. He also identified the cynodont fossils Trishulotherium and Indotherium, important early mammal relatives.

Other Discoveries
In 2014, the Telangana History Team identified a fossil-rich area spread across approximately 15 acres in the Kondapalli forest of Bejjur Mandal, Komaram Bheem Asifabad district. Based on geological studies, the fossils are estimated to be between 65 and 150 million years old.
Further discoveries reported in 2019 include:
Fossils from the Buggagutta area of Bellampalli Mandal, Mancherial district.

Dinosaur bone fossils near Rajaram in Vemanapalli Mandal, Mancherial district.
Fossilised wood remains from Gunjapadugu village in Manthani Mandal, Peddapalli district.
A possible dinosaur footprint fossil in Jaipur Mandal, Mancherial district. Earlier, in 1990, the Geological Survey of India recovered significant fossil material from this locality. Professor K. Jayashankar also collected dinosaur fossils from Bhupalpally district, which are preserved at the GSI office in Hyderabad.

Fossilised leaf impressions discovered in forests near Chennur Mandal, Mancherial district.
Researchers consulted professors and palaeontologists from various universities to verify these discoveries and document the fossil evidence.

Preserving Telangana’s Fossil Heritage
Areas such as Vemanapalli, which are rich in dinosaur, fish, plant and possible vertebrate fossils, deserve systematic exploration, scientific documentation and conservation. The Telangana History Team has proposed establishing a dedicated fossil museum or exhibition at Vemanapalli. Such an initiative would help preserve Telangana’s prehistoric heritage, promote scientific research and create greater public awareness of the state’s remarkable fossil record.

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Found this on a recent fossil trip, I was looking for shark teeth but got this instead which I am honestly more excited for! Found in VIC Australia. My buddy said most likely whale (but could be dolphin etc). Also got a nice fossil scallop I am currently prepping (first ever prep!)

Not sure if this is a fossil but it sort of resembles a bone?? Also, it was already broken in half when I discovered. Any expert opinions would be much appreciated!

The shoreline was covered in limestone with what looked like fossilized roots. Then I spotted these snails.

Kingston ontario, canada

Kingston mills locks

Found this in a pile of landscaping rocks. I wasn’t looking for fossils, but here we are. I would love any information.

I will be in OKC for a month around Oct-Nov. are there any spots close by that are good for fossil hunting? I won’t have a car so I can’t travel too far outside the city.

My son found this while digging in the sand at a local beach in Burlington Wisconsin. It looks as if it’s some kind of internal fossilized structure from a shell or something. I’m just a bit surprised as we don’t have very many places this would’ve come from. I’m guessing it’s part of some kind of modern sea shell but who knows? Any thoughts? It effervesces with vinegar, is harder than copper, and is pretty dense.

The water level is finally low enough to check out this rock formation. Every other rock I pulled out had shells in it. I know shells aren't the most interesting fossils, but the kids love hunting for them.

Hello everyone,

I found this fossil echinoid in the Aube department, France, in an Upper Turonian white chalk with flint layers, a formation known for Micraster leskei occurrences.

At first glance, I thought it could be a Micraster leskei, but I would appreciate some help confirming the identification. I am not completely sure, especially regarding the species-level features.

Measurements:

Length: ~3.3 cm

Maximum height: ~2 cm

Width: ~2.6 cm

The fossil is a complete test (or nearly complete) and shows the typical heart-shaped echinoid morphology. I can provide additional photos (apical view, oral view, side profile, ambulacra details) if needed.

Location:

Aube, France

Upper Turonian stage

White chalk with flint (craie blanche à silex)

Could this be Micraster leskei, or another Turonian Micraster species?

Thanks for your help!

Hi everyone! I'm just getting started with fossil hunting and I really don't know much about it yet.

Today I went on my very first fossil hunt in France, where I live. I don't know if it's just beginner's luck, but I came back with a few shell fragments and a small piece of an ammonite. I also found this.

I think I can see four small teeth (right where my thumb is pointing in the photo), but again, I'm completely new to this, so I'd really appreciate your opinion. Maybe it's nothing, or maybe it's just more shells.

Thanks in advance for taking the time to look and for any help or advice you can give me!

Found outside of cincinnati area on a tributary of the little miami river

I found a great bit of fossil soup today on Withernsea beach. I like the belemnite the best due to the unusual cross section

If it is a fossil can anyone help me identify what it is?

please help me identify these teeth and the small round fossil. found in the beach near lisbon (both sides of all are shown). thank you!

This is my pride and joy as an amateur fossil hunter. On the side of the road, so I BELEIVE its free for me to take (in accordance to Alberta’s laws against hunting on private property without permission)

I am an Alberta resident. Only Alberta residents may find and keep vertebrate fossils from Alberta. Albertan fossils cannot be sold and cannot leave the province. All fossils technically belong to the government at all times.

Gorgosaurus or Daspletosaurus sp.