Mysterious deer fossil unearthed near TTC station identified after almost 50 years

Muzammil Hussain October 16, 2025

A fossilized deer skull sits on a table in a scientific laboratory.

For nearly 50 years, a mysterious fossil unearthed during the construction of Islington subway station has refused to give up its secrets — until now.

For nearly 50 years, a mysterious fossil unearthed during the construction of Islington subway station has refused to give up its secrets — until now. A fossilized deer skull sits on a table in a scientific laboratory.

For nearly 50 years, a mysterious fossil unearthed during the construction of Islington subway station has refused to give up its secrets — until now.