ID please anyone ?

[Madriverrob]

I found this jaw bone yesterday whilst out waking , can anyone Id it for me ? It appears carnivorous from its teeth but other than that I'm flumaxed ! It's about four inches in length .

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[Leshy]

That looks like croc to me... But crocs in Yorkshire???? 😵😱
Nah , just ignore me... 😊

Pike ?

 

[Adze]

Esox lucius

It's a dead pike

 

[chris123]

I thought Pike maybe looking at the teeth.

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[Adze]

Lower jaw and what appear to be the gill covers

 

[Robson Valley]

I agree = Esox lucius.

 

[Madriverrob]

Interesting .... I found it in the woods !
Admittedly not far from the Esk but below the tidal weir at Ruswarp .

 

[Adze]

Four inches overall or a four inch lower jaw? Either way it's not a big pike. Any ospreys on the Esk? Otter or mink would be another possibly culprit, more likely mink if it's more than a short way from the river.

 

[Madriverrob]

Four inches overall or a four inch lower jaw? Either way it's not a big pike. Any ospreys on the Esk? Otter or mink would be another possibly culprit, more likely mink if it's more than a short way from the river.

Four inch lower jaw .......

 

[Robson Valley]

Scavengers normally run away with their prize.
They want to eat in peace and they're in no mood to share.
My cat has stolen a couple of shrimp, usually consumed under the bed.

 

[Tigger004]

Esox lucius

It's a dead pike

What makes you think it's dead....lol
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[Adze]

That's a very good question.