Unique Pathological Sloth Vertebra



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  • Age:
    Early Pleistocene
  • Location:
    North Florida
  • Size:
    2 9/16 in
  • Species:
    Megalonyx leptostomus


This is a very unique pathological ground sloth vertebra. This specimen has what's called Schmorl nodes on both sides of the centrum which is caused from a type of spinal disc herniation. This is the first example of this we've ever seen on a sloth vertebra. Very unique and fascinating specimen.