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A very rare juvenile example of an extinct species snapping turtle.
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GREEN RIVER, WYOMING
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A FOSSIL JUVENILE TURTLE
GREEN RIVER, WYOMING
the Chisternon undatum from the Eocene (circa 50 million years ago)
6 x 6in. (15.5 x 15.5cm.)
GREEN RIVER, WYOMING
the Chisternon undatum from the Eocene (circa 50 million years ago)
6 x 6in. (15.5 x 15.5cm.)
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