December 5, 2021

This is a vertebrae from a mammal

That left me in a state of confusion

It might be from a wild boar or a deer

And I certainly hope it's not human!

Location: St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park, Fellsmere

Sources: (Human) https://www.physio-pedia.com/Lumbar_Vertebrae

(Deer) https://www.etsy.com/listing/267484027/deer-bone-4-assorted-vertebrae

(Boar) http://www.boneid.net/product/wild-boar-sus-scrofa-3rd-lumbar-vertebra/

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