Reblogged from BLACKWATER LOCALITY #1:
We don't find many predators in our assemblages on the Southern High Plains. When we do, it is generally a tooth, a single toe bone, or a few bits. Predators weren't hunted in droves and likely wander off to die alone so they don't end up in the cultural assemblage. However...
There are some interesting finds coming from UNLV lately. Las Vegas wash has produced many fossil animals, but, just as in many other ancient sites, it's the predators that are the rare ones.
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Published on January 20, 2013 14:30