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Complete anterior part of an extinct equid

Extinct Equid

The final preparation of the excavation of a complete anterior part of an extinct equid from the Modder River site of Erfkroon. The specimen was discovered by Britt Bousman, Dept. of Anthropology, Texas State University, and excavated during October 2008. Here Mr Isaac Thapo is preparing the removal of the left forelimb.