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Bog Beast

  • 18-11-2017 08:08PM
    #1
    wayoutwest
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 509 ✭✭✭


    Was just putting some turf on the fire, when i noticed a white tooth sticking out of one of the sods....further examination revealed the complete skull. Does anyone know what animal it is from ?
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Comments

  • #2
    ytpe2r5bxkn0c1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 32,688 ✭✭✭✭ytpe2r5bxkn0c1


    Small dog?


  • #3
    a_murph613
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10 ✭a_murph613


    Probably a mink or pine marten


  • #4
    recedite
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,989 ✭✭✭✭recedite


    Otter?
    Definitely too flat and long for a dog.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NFLbPr7bN8


  • #5
    wayoutwest
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 509 ✭✭✭wayoutwest


    The skull came from the turf digging hole - so it was either lying just below the surface or 4/5 metre down. I was hoping that it might be a Bronze age beast thats now extinct. The area does have a lot of streams, ditches and pools so will keep an eye out for any sign of otters (spraints, footprints etc).


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