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HAB911

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9. Apparently there was an ancient

Reply to Deuxcents (Reply #3)

Wed Apr 15, 2026, 06:42 AM

Apr 15

species from the Pleistocene Epoch, between 240,000 and 220,000 years ago, 15-20% larger than today's bison.

I would have expected shark teeth and jaw rather than bison!

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about my recent preoccupation [View all] HAB911 Apr 14 OP

Well, what a find! Walleye Apr 14 #1

Nice find Lifeafter70 Apr 14 #2

If I could grow up all over again, see and tap my toes to this video, my career choice would be made. Thanks Lifeafter70 George McGovern Apr 14 #4

Tho not a paleontologist Lifeafter70 Apr 14 #5

I love it! HAB911 Apr 15 #8

I did not know bison were once here..I'm in South Florida and I've got bits of sea shells in my dirt, if you can call Deuxcents Apr 14 #3

Apparently there was an ancient HAB911 Apr 15 #9

Those vertebrae are pretty cool. Your new system looks good. Great photos! George McGovern Apr 14 #6

Wow... 2naSalit Apr 14 #7

yes the ancient species HAB911 Apr 15 #10