[David Butler]

I’m on my way to a degree in Data Analytics, and I hope to maybe chip in on a limited basis in such work

[David Butler]

Bruce,

Upon seeing the reply from the Ashfall museum, I guess my question now would be, do we have other examples of Pliohippus Pernix that exhibit this transition?

[David Butler]

Thanks Bruce. Here is an email from the superintendent of Ashfall:

David,
Both photos are feet of Pliohippus skeletons from the Ashfall site – just different individuals. There is variation in the three-toedness of the individuals within Pliohippus pernix indicating a transition from a three-toed stance to a single-toed stance at this point in time.
Thank you for your interest in the Ashfall Fossil Site.

Rick Otto
Superintendent
Ashfall Fossil Beds SHP

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