Amy Bradley
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Happy #fossilfriday y'all. I'm super excited to have found this almost complete Megalodon tooth today. #Nature #Beach
05:06 PM - Feb 09, 2024
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Bob - Garden is Life
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In response to Amy Bradley.
Just for reference, a full grown Megalodon could fit a backyard trampoline in its mouth with room to spare.

What a glorious find.
05:12 PM - Feb 09, 2024
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Amy Bradley
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Whoa. That's hard to wrap your head around but then when you see the tooth (and feel it - it's so much heavier than all of the other teeth) it totally makes sense.
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05:16 PM - Feb 09, 2024
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Bob - Garden is Life
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That tidbit came from some paleontologist in a documentary I saw. The full quote was along the lines of "your backyard trampoline would fit in its mouth about the same as an Oreo cookie fits in yours."
05:23 PM - Feb 09, 2024
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Amy Bradley
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In response to Bob - Garden is Life.
Ha! I love it. The paleontologist isn't wrong though. Look how much bigger it is even to the Great White. The sheer density of the Megalodon's tooth is astounding as well. I've found chunks of Megs over the years and those weigh more than an entire Great White's tooth. Nature is so fun, right?
05:35 PM - Feb 09, 2024
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