8" Sperm Whale ToothI saw this thing just barely hanging on to the layer. Its in fairly good condition and about 90% complete. I have no idea what it is yet, but I hope to find out soon. Update - 11/2/2003 The Smithsonian guys identified this as a sperm whale tooth at the Cypress Gardens Fossil Show. t$ was hoping it was a tusk, but alas, the hunt continues.
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Location
| Charleston County, South Carolina, USA |
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Species
| Scaldicetus |
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Age
| Miocene Epoch |
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Formation
| Hawthorne Formation |
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Category
| Marine Mammal |
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Length
| 8 inches |
| ID | 1150 |
| Member | t$ |
| Date Added | 7/27/2003 |
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| In this photo you can see what looks to be growth rings. |
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