{"title":"Exceptional Finds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore a hand-selected collection of remarkable fossils, minerals, artifacts, and natural history specimens chosen for their rarity, beauty, scientific interest, or exceptional character. From extraordinary pieces of the prehistoric past to distinctive treasures from the natural world, each selection represents something truly worth discovering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"paleolithic-hand-axe","title":"Paleolithic Hand Axe","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"688\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenuine Paleolithic Hand Axes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"688\"\u003eOwn a real piece of early human history. These authentic Paleolithic hand axes from Mauritania date back to the Stone Age and were crafted by early human ancestors during the Acheulean tradition. Hand axes were essential multi purpose tools used for cutting, butchering, digging, and processing materials, making them some of the most important artifacts in human evolution. Each specimen is professionally displayed on a custom stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"1030\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003esmall\u003c\/strong\u003e hand axe is labeled Late Acheulean and dates from approximately 200,000 to 50,000 years old. It is crafted from multicolored jasper and represents a later phase of Acheulean toolmaking with more refined shaping techniques. This specimen measures approximately 2.5 inches wide and stands 5.5 inches tall including the display stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"1030\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003elarge \u003c\/strong\u003ehand axe is labeled Acheulean and dates from approximately 700,000 to 120,000 years old. It is made of quartzite and associated with Atlanthropus mauritanicus, an early hominin identified in North Africa. This impressive piece measures approximately just over 5 inches wide and stands 10.5 inches tall including the display stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1537\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eUse the dropdown menu to select the exact hand axe you wish to receive. A must have for history enthusiasts, collectors, educators, and museum quality displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/1384c8-80.myshopify.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Contact Us\"\u003eContact Us\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e I \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/1384c8-80.myshopify.com\/pages\/shipping-and-pick-up\" title=\"Shipping\"\u003eShipping\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e I \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/1384c8-80.myshopify.com\/pages\/return-policy\" title=\"Returns\"\u003eReturns\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e I \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/1384c8-80.myshopify.com\/pages\/authenticity\" title=\"Authenticity\"\u003eAuthenticity\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tyrannostorus","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":44607287689412,"sku":"HND-AXE-S","price":524.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":44607287722180,"sku":"HND-AXE-L","price":999.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/9956\/8068\/files\/HandAxes.jpg?v=1770328239"},{"product_id":"acadoparadoxides-trilobite-slab","title":"Acadoparadoxides Trilobite Slab (21x19\")","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"507\"\u003eOwn an extraordinary piece of Earth’s ancient history with this genuine Acadoparadoxides trilobite slab from Morocco, featuring three exceptionally preserved giant trilobites. Measuring approximately 21 inches by 19 inches and 1 inch thick, this impressive fossil display captures the beauty and mystery of life from over 500 million years ago during the Middle Cambrian period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003eAcadoparadoxides is an extinct genus of redlichiid trilobite from the family Paradoxididae. These fast-moving, low-level epifaunal carnivores once roamed ancient seas across what is now Morocco, the Czech Republic, Scandinavia, Wales, Spain, Newfoundland, New Brunswick, Maine, and Massachusetts. Because of their wide distribution, geologists often use these species to correlate rock formations across continents making them both scientifically significant and highly collectible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1383\"\u003eThis rare Moroccan slab is perfect for display in a fossil collection, educational exhibit, or as a striking statement piece of natural history. 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Measuring 2.68 inches long, this remarkable specimen was discovered on private land in Jordan, Montana during the summer of 2025.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exceptional specimen is presented on the custom-built display stand pictured, featuring a 4 × 4 × 2-inch wooden base and a custom-engraved placard identifying the animal, specimen type, specimen size, geologic formation, and geologic age. With the tooth mounted on the stand, the complete display measures approximately 7 inches tall. The stand was designed specifically to complement the tooth and create a museum-quality presentation ready for display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tooth features beautiful natural enamel, a strong profile, and impressive visible serrations along the carinae. 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Pictures are of the actual specimen and custom display stand you will receive.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Tyrannosaurus rex\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTyrannosaurus rex was one of the largest and most powerful land predators to ever live. Reaching lengths of up to 40 feet and weighing as much as 8 to 9 tons, T. rex dominated western North America during the very end of the Age of Dinosaurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts massive jaws contained dozens of thick, serrated teeth designed for crushing bone and tearing flesh. Unlike the narrow, blade-like teeth of some theropods, Tyrannosaurus rex teeth were heavily built and adapted to withstand tremendous bite forces. Paleontologists estimate that T. rex possessed one of the strongest bites of any terrestrial animal known.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTeeth from Tyrannosaurus rex are among the most sought-after dinosaur fossils in the world due to their rarity, scientific importance, and iconic status in paleontology. Each authentic tooth represents a direct connection to one of history’s most legendary predators and the final chapter of the dinosaur era before the mass extinction event approximately 66 million years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Hell Creek Formation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hell Creek Formation is one of the most famous fossil-producing formations in the world and is renowned for yielding some of the last dinosaurs to live before the end-Cretaceous mass extinction event. 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Measuring 3.412 inches long, this impressive specimen was discovered on a private ranch in Jordan, Montana during the summer of 2024.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exceptional specimen is presented on the custom-built display stand pictured, featuring a 4 × 4 × 2-inch wooden base and a custom-engraved placard identifying the animal, specimen type, specimen size, geologic formation, and geologic age. With the tooth mounted on the stand, the complete display measures approximately 7.75 inches tall. The stand was designed specifically to complement the tooth and create a museum-quality presentation ready for display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tooth features beautiful dark natural enamel, a thick, robust profile, and visible serrations along the carinae. 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Pictures are of the actual specimen and custom display stand you will receive.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Tyrannosaurus rex\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTyrannosaurus rex was one of the largest and most powerful land predators to ever live. Reaching lengths of up to 40 feet and weighing as much as 8 to 9 tons, T. rex dominated western North America during the very end of the Age of Dinosaurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts massive jaws contained dozens of thick, serrated teeth designed for crushing bone and tearing flesh. Unlike the narrow, blade-like teeth of some theropods, Tyrannosaurus rex teeth were heavily built and adapted to withstand tremendous bite forces. Paleontologists estimate that T. rex possessed one of the strongest bites of any terrestrial animal known.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTeeth from Tyrannosaurus rex are among the most sought-after dinosaur fossils in the world due to their rarity, scientific importance, and iconic status in paleontology. Each authentic tooth represents a direct connection to one of history’s most legendary predators and the final chapter of the dinosaur era before the mass extinction event approximately 66 million years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Hell Creek Formation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hell Creek Formation is one of the most famous fossil-producing formations in the world and is renowned for yielding some of the last dinosaurs to live before the end-Cretaceous mass extinction event. 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Dating to the Late Cretaceous Period approximately 66 million years ago, this substantial specimen represents a portion of the expansive bony frill of one of the world's most iconic dinosaurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fossil measures approximately 11 × 9 inches and weighs 4.82 pounds without the stand, giving it impressive size and visual presence. Beautiful natural fossil texture and coloration are preserved throughout the specimen, along with distinctive vascular grooves visible across the bone's surface. These features provide a fascinating look at the anatomy of the massive frill that extended from the back of the Triceratops skull.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen is specifically identified as a fragment of the squamosal, one of the major bones that formed the sides of the Triceratops frill. Its recognizable anatomy, substantial proportions, and preserved surface detail make it an exceptional example of ceratopsian cranial material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exceptional specimen is presented on the custom-built display stand pictured, featuring a substantial 9 × 12 × 1.75-inch wooden base designed to complement and securely display the fossil. With the frill fragment mounted on the stand, the complete display measures approximately 14 inches tall, creating an impressive museum-style presentation ready for display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its large size, identifiable anatomy, documented locality, and custom presentation, this specimen makes a striking centerpiece for a serious dinosaur fossil collection, museum display, educational collection, office, or natural history collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA detailed provenance portfolio and Certificate of Authenticity will accompany this specimen. Exact discovery coordinates from the Garfield County, Montana locality will be provided to the buyer within the provenance documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Triceratops\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen:\u003c\/strong\u003e Squamosal frill fragment\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hell Creek Formation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Garfield County, Montana, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late Cretaceous, approximately 66 million years old\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 11 × 9 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.82 pounds without stand\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 14 inches tall with stand\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay Stand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Custom-built stand with 9 × 12 × 1.75-inch wooden base\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotable Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural fossil texture with distinctive vascular grooves\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance Portfolio Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExact Discovery Coordinates Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertificate of Authenticity Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a genuine fossil. Pictures are of the actual specimen and custom display stand you will receive.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Triceratops\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTriceratops was one of the most recognizable dinosaurs of the Late Cretaceous Period. Its name means “three-horned face,” referring to the pair of large brow horns above its eyes and the smaller horn positioned above its beak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA large herbivorous ceratopsian, Triceratops could reach approximately 30 feet in length and possessed a massive skull equipped with a broad bony frill. The frill was composed of several bones, including the squamosals that formed substantial portions of its lateral margins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exact functions of the Triceratops frill continue to be studied, with proposed roles including display, species recognition, and protection. The bone itself was living tissue during the animal's lifetime and was supplied by blood vessels, traces of which can be preserved as vascular grooves on fossilized frill material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTriceratops inhabited western North America during the final portion of the Cretaceous Period and shared its environment with dinosaurs including Tyrannosaurus rex, Edmontosaurus, Ankylosaurus, and Pachycephalosaurus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Hell Creek Formation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hell Creek Formation is one of the most famous fossil-producing formations in the world and is renowned for preserving some of the last non-avian dinosaurs to live before the end-Cretaceous mass extinction event approximately 66 million years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe formation occurs across portions of Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming and preserves ancient environments that included rivers, floodplains, forests, and coastal lowlands. These ecosystems supported an extraordinary diversity of prehistoric life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFossils recovered from the Hell Creek Formation include Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops, Edmontosaurus, Ankylosaurus, Pachycephalosaurus, turtles, crocodilians, fish, mammals, and many other organisms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of its scientific importance and extraordinary fossil record, authentic specimens from the Hell Creek Formation remain highly valued by collectors, educators, museums, and researchers. 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Dating to the Late Cretaceous Period approximately 66 million years ago, this remarkable specimen was discovered in a rural area of Carter County, Montana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis complete fibula measures approximately 12 inches long and is preserved in remarkable condition. The specimen displays beautiful natural fossil texture and coloration with minimal restoration present. Only minor crack fill has been applied for stabilization, while the bone remains otherwise highly complete and authentic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fibula is a long, slender bone of the lower hind limb. While Pachycephalosaurus is best known for its distinctive thick, domed skull, postcranial material representing other parts of the skeleton offers a fascinating look at the anatomy of this unusual Late Cretaceous dinosaur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exceptional specimen is presented on the custom-built display stand pictured, featuring a substantial 6 × 14 × 2-inch wooden base designed to complement and support the fossil. With the fibula mounted on the stand, the complete display measures approximately 8 inches tall, creating an impressive museum-style presentation ready for display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its impressive size, high degree of completeness, minimal restoration, documented locality, and custom presentation, this specimen makes an outstanding centerpiece for a serious dinosaur fossil collection, museum display, educational collection, or natural history collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA detailed provenance portfolio and Certificate of Authenticity will accompany this specimen. 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Pictures are of the actual specimen and custom display stand you will receive.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Pachycephalosaurus wyomingensis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePachycephalosaurus wyomingensis was a distinctive herbivorous dinosaur that lived in western North America during the final part of the Late Cretaceous Period. It is best known for the massive dome of bone forming the top of its skull, a feature that makes Pachycephalosaurus one of the most recognizable dinosaurs from the Hell Creek ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name Pachycephalosaurus means “thick-headed lizard,” a reference to this extraordinary skull anatomy. The dinosaur was bipedal, walking primarily on two powerful hind limbs, with a relatively lightweight body and long tail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the characteristic domed skulls and cranial material of Pachycephalosaurus are particularly recognizable, fossils from elsewhere in the skeleton provide an important look at the overall anatomy of this unusual dinosaur. A fibula such as this formed part of the lower hind limb alongside the larger tibia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePachycephalosaurus shared its Late Cretaceous environment with some of North America's most famous dinosaurs, including Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops, Edmontosaurus, and Ankylosaurus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Hell Creek Formation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hell Creek Formation is one of the most famous fossil-producing formations in the world and is renowned for preserving some of the last non-avian dinosaurs to live before the end-Cretaceous mass extinction event approximately 66 million years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe formation occurs across portions of Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming and preserves ancient environments that included rivers, floodplains, forests, and coastal lowlands. These ecosystems supported an extraordinary diversity of prehistoric life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFossils recovered from the Hell Creek Formation include Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops, Edmontosaurus, Ankylosaurus, Pachycephalosaurus, turtles, crocodilians, fish, mammals, and many other organisms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of its scientific importance and extraordinary fossil record, authentic specimens from the Hell Creek Formation remain highly valued by collectors, educators, museums, and researchers. 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Dating to the Late Cretaceous Period approximately 66 million years ago, this remarkable specimen comes from the final chapter of the Age of Dinosaurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exceptional specimen is presented on the custom-built display stand pictured, featuring a 4 × 4 × 2-inch wooden base. With the claw mounted on the stand, the complete display measures approximately 6.25 inches tall, creating an attractive, museum-style presentation ready for display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe toe claw measures approximately 1.5 inches long and displays the distinctive twisting morphology characteristic of Pachycephalosaurus claws. 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Dating to the Late Cretaceous Period approximately 66 million years ago, this remarkable specimen represents a vertebra from the lower tail, or caudal region, of a hadrosaur dinosaur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exceptional specimen is presented on the custom-built display stand pictured, featuring a 4 × 4 × 2-inch wooden base. With the vertebra mounted on the stand, the complete display measures approximately 7.25 inches tall, creating an attractive, museum-style presentation ready for display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fossilized vertebra measures approximately 2.5 inches and exhibits beautiful natural preservation with excellent surface texture and anatomical detail. Caudal vertebrae formed the series of bones extending through the dinosaur's tail, an important structure that contributed to balance and movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHadrosaurs, commonly known as \"duck-billed dinosaurs,\" were among the most successful large herbivores of the Late Cretaceous. 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The tail contained a series of caudal vertebrae that contributed to the animal's balance and locomotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHadrosaurs were an important part of Late Cretaceous ecosystems and lived alongside many of the era's best-known dinosaurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Hell Creek Formation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hell Creek Formation is one of the most famous fossil-producing formations in the world and is renowned for preserving some of the last non-avian dinosaurs to live before the end-Cretaceous mass extinction event approximately 66 million years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe formation occurs across portions of Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming and preserves ancient environments that included rivers, floodplains, forests, and coastal lowlands. 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Dating to the Early Cretaceous Period approximately 112 million years ago, this distinctive specimen represents a fossilized claw from the foot of a theropod dinosaur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exceptional specimen is presented on the custom-built display stand pictured, featuring a 4 × 4 × 2-inch wooden base. With the claw mounted on the stand, the complete display measures approximately 5.75 inches tall, creating an attractive, museum-style presentation ready for display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fossilized claw measures approximately 0.75 inches long and preserves the characteristic curved form of a theropod ungual. Unguals are the terminal bones of the digits that supported the keratinous claws in life. While the exact species represented by this specimen cannot be reliably determined, its theropod identification and anatomical form make it a fascinating example of predatory dinosaur anatomy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe specimen presents beautifully on its custom display and offers an opportunity to own an authentic dinosaur fossil from one of Africa's important Early Cretaceous fossil-bearing formations. Its compact size, recognizable anatomy, and distinctive provenance make it an excellent addition to a dinosaur fossil collection, educational collection, museum display, or natural history collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA detailed provenance portfolio and Certificate of Authenticity will accompany this specimen, providing documentation regarding the fossil's identification, geologic formation, age, and available provenance information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdentification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Theropod dinosaur\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pedal ungual (foot claw)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elrhaz Formation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Niger\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early Cretaceous, approximately 112 million years old\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClaw Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 0.75 inches long\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 5.75 inches tall with stand\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay Stand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Custom-built stand with 4 × 4 × 2-inch wooden base\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance Portfolio Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertificate of Authenticity Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guaranteed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a genuine fossil. Pictures are of the actual specimen and custom display stand you will receive.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Theropod Dinosaurs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheropods were a diverse group of primarily bipedal dinosaurs that included some of the most recognizable predators in prehistoric history. They ranged tremendously in size and inhabited ecosystems around the world for more than 150 million years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the defining characteristics of theropods was their specialized limbs and claw-bearing digits. The terminal bones of these digits, known as unguals, supported keratinous claw sheaths in life that extended beyond the fossilized bone itself. 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