Pleistocene Odocoileus virginianus White-tailed Deer Ankle Bone Fossil Florida

Description

Pleistocene Odocoileus virginianus White-tailed Deer Ankle Bone Fossil

Identification and Geological Context

This fossil specimen is identified as Odocoileus virginianus, the white-tailed deer, and is described as a Pleistocene ankle bone from Florida, USA. The Pleistocene is a geological epoch known for major climatic fluctuations and changing mammal communities. Fossils from this interval provide valuable evidence for studying the animals that lived across ancient landscapes and the environmental conditions they experienced.

An ankle bone is part of the lower limb and is associated with the mechanics of walking, running, and weight-bearing movement. As a skeletal element, it offers an accessible way to connect fossil collecting with vertebrate anatomy. This specimen is presented specifically as a white-tailed deer ankle bone, making it a distinctive addition to collections focused on fossil mammals, Ice Age material, Florida fossils, or comparative osteology.

White-Tailed Deer Fossil Collecting Interest

Odocoileus virginianus is the scientific name for the white-tailed deer. A fossil example identified to this species is of interest to collectors who appreciate the connection between familiar modern animals and their prehistoric record. The ankle bone format also makes this piece suitable for examining the structure of a mammalian limb element while appreciating its geological history.

Its Florida locality adds regional interest for collectors of Florida fossils and Pleistocene vertebrate material. This specimen can be displayed as a standalone fossil or incorporated into a broader collection of mammal fossils, vertebrate anatomy, or geological specimens. It is also suitable for educational displays that introduce the relationship between modern wildlife, fossil evidence, and the passage of geological time.

Collection and Authenticity

This specimen is from the Alice Purnell Collection. It is supplied as a genuine fossil specimen with accompanying authenticity wording:

This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.

The certificate wording is included exactly as provided and is intended to accompany the specimen as part of its presentation for collectors, educators, and fossil enthusiasts.

Photographs and Sizing

The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive. Full sizing is shown in the photographs. Please review the images carefully for the specimen’s overall form, visible features, and presentation. The photographs provide the most direct reference for the individual piece offered in this listing.

This Pleistocene Odocoileus virginianus ankle bone is a focused fossil collecting item with clear identification, Florida locality information, and a direct connection to white-tailed deer paleontology. It is well suited to personal fossil collections, natural-history displays, classroom resources, and anyone interested in Pleistocene vertebrate fossils.