Let us help you identify that mysterious object you’ve found.
Currently in CHALLENGE mode: If you've got something obscure knocking about, post a picture, and let's see how we do. Please prefix such posts with "CHALLENGE:" so we know we've got a fighting chance.
Probably a Coyote jawbone.
The right side which is broken off is the front, the hinge is missing from the rear side on the left.
Check to the left of that compound molar (biggest tooth), if there is only one molar it's a coyote. If there is a molar and a hole for a second molar it's a Fox.
You have an impressive knowledge of the dental arrangement of several carnivores. Are you perhaps a wolf dentist by profession?
That is a ziplock bag full of teeth
Raccoon or Possum?
Complete guess, I’m a software engineer.
Could they be software engineer bones?
I’m sure they would have dealt with bugs, while alive.
Unless we've taught rodents how to code, I don't think so.
if i had the option to choose between teeth that grow all throughout life and coding, i would choose the first
Touché
How big are they, where did you find them, and why did you bring them home?
Also should probably tell us the general area of the world they're from
About 2-3 inches. Found by the side of the road in Northern Virginia. I am not the one who bought them home, so I cannot comment on motivation.
Which one exactly is 2-3 inches?
The piece that looks like a jaw bone.
That’s massive!
Carnivore teeth
We have a lot of Red Foxes in this area, that is my guess.