inches wide, 6 inches tall, and weighing about 5.5 pounds. Its solid, dense structure highlights the durability of fossilized bone and makes it an excellent centerpiece for any fossil collection or a striking natural decor display.
Dating to the Miocene Epoch, this vertebra is estimated to be between 22 and 5 million years old, a time when ancient whales were diversifying and thriving in Earth’s oceans. Fossil whale vertebrae like this one provide a fascinating glimpse into marine life long before modern whales evolved into the forms we recognize today.
The size and weight of this piece give it a strong presence, whether displayed on a shelf, desk, or museum style case. This is a genuine fossil, not a cast or replica, and you will receive the exact prehistoric specimen pictured in this listing.
