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Bog Beast

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  • 18-11-2017 8:08pm
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    wayoutwest
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    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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    ytpe2r5bxkn0c1
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    Small dog?


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    a_murph613
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    Probably a mink or pine marten


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


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    wayoutwest
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    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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