Mined from: Badlands region / White River Badlands, Brule Formation (within the White River Group), Pennington County area, South Dakota, U.S.A.

Era: Oligocene, Cenozoic
Geological Age: 23–34 mya

Description: This one of a kind Unworked Oreodont Merycoidodon culbertsoni skull fossil specimen of the features a naturally preserved skull section with visible jaw structure and a row of dark brown fossilized teeth set into a pale beige to pinkish-tan matrix. The specimen has a rugged, earthy surface with natural cracks, worn bone texture, and areas of attached sediment, giving it an authentic field-collected appearance. Its recognizable skull profile, exposed dentition, and substantial size make it an appealing fossil display piece for collectors of prehistoric mammals.

Oreodonts were extinct hoofed mammals that lived during the Oligocene epoch, roughly 23–34 million years ago. Merycoidodon culbertsoni is one of the best-known oreodont species, commonly associated with the White River Formation of the western United States, especially fossil deposits in South Dakota, Nebraska, and Wyoming. Although they somewhat resemble a mix between a small deer, pig, and sheep, oreodonts were their own distinct group and are now completely extinct.

This piece is best suited for collectors, fossil preparation hobbyists, educational use, or display as a natural field specimen. Its partially exposed surface, surrounding host rock, and unworked condition make it a rewarding preparation candidate for those interested in hands-on fossil work, while still retaining the rugged character of a genuine fossil in matrix.

Quantity: 1pc

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