Four Rare Sloth Osteoderm Ossicles



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  • Age:
    Pleistocene
  • Location:
    North Florida
  • Size:
    1/2 in
  • Species:
    Paramylodon harlani


Here are four very uncommon sloth osteoderm ossicles. These are located just beneath the skin in the shoulder region of sloths and serve as a form of armor for the animal. These are often overlooked by fossil collectors due to their diminutive size. These are great representative examples.