Talk about a trip you took out to Anza Borrego
Ancient Giant Camel Track in Anza Borrego
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dtoujours Posts: 27
12/8/2024
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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 Administrator Posts: 2631
12/8/2024
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Yep, good eye...there are some great old tracks out there to be found.
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Brian Posts: 245
12/8/2024
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Nice find!
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tommy750 Posts: 1068
12/29/2024
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Very nice! If this is a new find, the park paleontology society might be interested.
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dtoujours Posts: 27
12/30/2024
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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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