Dr. Hulbert and Brian Compton examine the Rhino pelvis

In late July, 2004, Dr. Richard Hulbert (Collection Manager at the Florida Museum of Natural History) was here for two weeks to study tapirs with Dr. Steven Wallace. While here Dr. Hulbert wanted to spend time in the field to look for more specimens. Unfortunately, he found few tapir bones it the pits where we had him working. However, on his third day in the field, he hit something even better... It was the pelvis of a rhino!

Over the next week and a half there were mixed crews working on the specimen. Although at the time we only had about 1/4 - 1/3 of the animal, it already represented the most complete skeleton of Teleoceras in eastern North America.

The condition and relative articulation of the bones strongly suggested that the entire animal would be present. In addition, excavations have yielded the remains of a fetus, and at least two other adults, so this pit is truly the "RHINO PIT".

We have it all! Check these out:

• Complete Skeleton
• Reconstructed Skull
• Mounted Cast of the skeleton (still under construction).