Hippopotamus - Fossil bone - Hippopotamus lemerlei (No Reserve Price)
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Nine natural-condition fossil bones of Hippopotamus lemerlei from Madagascar, dating to the Quaternary period, specimen: Hippopotamus.
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A remarkable set of nine fossil bones from the extinct Malagasy hippopotamus, all in very good condition. These animals closely resembled modern hippos and pygmy hippos, and palaeontological evidence suggests that at least one species survived on Madagascar until roughly 1,000 years ago.
The set includes four ribs and five phalanges, each displaying the characteristic dense structure and natural surface texture typical of Hippopotamus material from the island. The ribs range in size from the largest at 41.5 × 3.3 × 1.1 cm to the smallest at 28 × 2.6 × 0.8 cm. The phalanges measure between 8.5 × 2.8 × 2.5 cm and 6.4 × 2 × 2 cm.
An attractive and scientifically interesting group of bones, ideal for collectors of subfossil mammals and material from the unique extinct fauna of Madagascar.
Seller's Story
Latiaxis was founded in Italy by Bruno Briano and family, combining over 40 years of passion and expertise in natural and ethnographic science collections.
The diverse offerings include decorative shells, natural stones, museum-grade fossils, taxidermy, and tropical corals to serve a wide audience, from museums and private collectors to enthusiasts and interior designers. Our services extend beyond sales, providing consulting, evaluation, and tailored delivery, all while adhering to international trade laws for endangered species. We are fully licensed and authorized to source and offer all the specimens in our collection and for protected species, we strictly comply with the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). CITES is an international agreement between governments, designed to ensure that trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival. By adhering to these stringent regulations, especially within European countries, we demonstrate our commitment to sustainability and ethical practices, ensuring the responsible sourcing and sale of all items. This dedication provides our clients with the assurance that they are acquiring specimens through legal, environmentally conscious, and trustworthy channels.
A remarkable set of nine fossil bones from the extinct Malagasy hippopotamus, all in very good condition. These animals closely resembled modern hippos and pygmy hippos, and palaeontological evidence suggests that at least one species survived on Madagascar until roughly 1,000 years ago.
The set includes four ribs and five phalanges, each displaying the characteristic dense structure and natural surface texture typical of Hippopotamus material from the island. The ribs range in size from the largest at 41.5 × 3.3 × 1.1 cm to the smallest at 28 × 2.6 × 0.8 cm. The phalanges measure between 8.5 × 2.8 × 2.5 cm and 6.4 × 2 × 2 cm.
An attractive and scientifically interesting group of bones, ideal for collectors of subfossil mammals and material from the unique extinct fauna of Madagascar.
Seller's Story
Latiaxis was founded in Italy by Bruno Briano and family, combining over 40 years of passion and expertise in natural and ethnographic science collections.
The diverse offerings include decorative shells, natural stones, museum-grade fossils, taxidermy, and tropical corals to serve a wide audience, from museums and private collectors to enthusiasts and interior designers. Our services extend beyond sales, providing consulting, evaluation, and tailored delivery, all while adhering to international trade laws for endangered species. We are fully licensed and authorized to source and offer all the specimens in our collection and for protected species, we strictly comply with the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). CITES is an international agreement between governments, designed to ensure that trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival. By adhering to these stringent regulations, especially within European countries, we demonstrate our commitment to sustainability and ethical practices, ensuring the responsible sourcing and sale of all items. This dedication provides our clients with the assurance that they are acquiring specimens through legal, environmentally conscious, and trustworthy channels.
Details
Number of items
9
Specimen
Hippopotamus
Scientific name
Hippopotamus lemerlei
Country of Origin
Madagascar
Geological Period
Quaternary (2.58 - 0 million years)
Condition
Natural
Weight
435 g
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