Re: Found a fossil skull, anyone know what this is?

Katra wrote:
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> Please excuse the intrusion, I am new to this list. :-)
>
> I found this really interesting fossil on a friend's property nearby and
> am seeking assistance to find out what it might be.
>
> If anyone knows or can point me in the right direction, I'd be very
> appreciative.
>
> I also plan to see if the local university has a good paleo' on staff:
>
> http://home.centurytel.net/Katraslink/FossilSkullCompositesmall.jpg
>
> Location is the Edwards limestone Plateau between Austin and San Antonio
> Texas. It was exposed by surface soil erosion.
>
> The main mineral replacement seems to be limestone with some flint
> deposit on the back of the skull, and a few lines of calcite crystals
> along the bottom line of the snout.
>
> Cheers and thanks!

http://www.geo.ucalgary.ca/~macrae/t_origins/carbbones/pfossils.html

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pete
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