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dtoujours
dtoujours
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12/8/2024
dtoujours
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I was hiking in Anza-Borrego and found what appeared to be a fossilized animal track. After my hike, I did some research and I'm almost sure it was Camelops hesternus, the ancient giant camel. I put together an amateur video you can check out below, sorry about the portrait orientation.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEMNBKhFKqY

I'd love to provide a GPX track for everyone, but due to the sensitivity of the site, I'll keep the details private. Nevertheless, I hope you enjoy the video.
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dsefcik
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12/8/2024
dsefcik
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Yep, good eye...there are some great old tracks out there to be found.

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Brian
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12/8/2024
Brian
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Nice find!
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tommy750
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9 days ago
tommy750
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Very nice! If this is a new find, the park paleontology society might be interested.
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dtoujours
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8 days ago
dtoujours
dtoujours
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I left a couple messages for the park paleontologist right away and then the next week, but have yet to hear back from them. That's a good idea, I'll follow up with the park paleontology society in the new year if I haven't been contacted by then.
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