A possible depiction of Castoroides ohioensis in left profile view from the Old Route 66 Zoo portable rock art site in Missouri
Ken Johnston interpreted this stone as a rodent depiction upon inspection in February 2012. It reminded me of a ground hog or a prairie dog. When searching for the best match for what this creature may be, the Giant Beaver reconstructions were a good match. Its remains were first found in an Ohio peat bog in the early 19th century.
Photo: Ryan Somma
Permission: Creative Commons Licensed photo by ideonexus.com.
Source: Taken at the Minnesota Science Museum: Mississippi River Gallery, From Don's Maps
-kbj
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