| Rare Palaeolagus Rabbit Fossil
Geological Time: Oligocene
Size: Skulls are about 50 mm; stretched bodies would be about 50
cm if extended. The matric measures about 130 by 110 by about 35
mm thick
Fossil Site: Badlands, Wyoming
Item: AA007
Price: $4500.00
Remarks: While badlands fossils are fairly prevalent, Palaeolagus
(ancient rabbit) fossils are not, as such smaller bones are less
likely to survive, and are also harder to find. This specimen has
two rabbits that seemingly died while coiled together, a poetic
ending for animals known for their high fecundity. I have never
seen another such specimen, and this one clearly deserves the accolade
of extremely rare. It is also extremely fragile. |
