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champy1013
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Saw these bones on the trail on my way to Excelsior Glen. I'm guessing red fox - maybe someone can confirm?
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That's a good guess. The skull definitely looks like the shape of a fox's head.
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Hey Matt, can you give me an idea about the size of the skull or length of the lower jaw bone?
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lower jaw bone maybe the length of my middle finger, the skull could basically fit into my hand, with maybe a bit hanging over
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Given the size of the eye sockets (yeah, not the correct term) in relation to the overall skull, I would say fox too. I was debating red vs. gray, but I'm not that good.
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