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Recent Calvert Cliff articulated porpoise skeleton quarried

Images before the dig.
Images by Jayson Kowinsky

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This image shows the 'smear line' in the cliffs where the bones, fairly articulated,
were strewn along.
This image shows the "smear line" in the cliffs where the bones, fairly articulated, were strewn along. You can see the line is quite long.



This image is a closer shot of part of the 'smear line.' 
Amy is for scale.  Here, you can see some
remaining lumbar vertebrae directly above the sign, a rib sticking out about 2 feet to the 
left along the smear line, and part of a scapulae that is partly behind Amy's head.
This image is a closer shot of part of the "smear line." Amy can be used for scale. Here, you can see some remaining lumbar vertebrae directly above the sign, a rib sticking out about 2 feet to the left along the smear line, and part of a scapulae that is partly behind Amy's head.



Here is another shot of the vertebrae, ribs, and scapula. The dark stuff on the scapula is
paleobond.
Here is another shot of the vertebrae, ribs, and scapula. The dark stuff on the scapula is paleobond.



This image shows the find from the north looking south. 
The lumbar vertebrae, ribs, and scapula are viewable.
This image shows the find from the north looking south. the lumbar vertebrae, ribs, and scapula are viewable.



This image shows a close up of the damaged lumbar vertebrae.  There were two other 
vertebrae visible before they were taken.  Also notice the damage marks left by a
 screwdriver, which was apparently used to pry out the vertebrae.
  Fortunately, a collector returned some of the lost vertebrae to the CMM after
 the excivation started.
This image shows a close up of the damaged lumbar vertebrae. There were two other vertebrae visible before they were taken. Also notice the damage marks left by a screwdriver, which was apparently used to pry out the vertebrae. Fortunately, a collector returned some of the lost vertebrae to the CMM after the excivation started. Luckily the skull was safe from damage, hidden well within the cliff.



In this final image, one can see a rib and scapula (treated with paleobond) sticking 
out of the cliff.
In this final image, one can see a rib and scapula (treated with paleobond) sticking out of the cliff.



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