Ultra Rare Fossilized Crocodile Skeleton from Germany - 13.5 Feet Long
Price On Request This 13.45' (4.1 meter) crocodile skeleton is a breathtaking find from the Holzmaden Shale in Southwest Germany, a locality renowned for its exceptionally preserved fossil specimens. In addition to its jaw-dropping size, it boasts perfect articulation of bones and scutes, as well as many features that are rarely found preserved, including tracheal rings, skin impressions and jaws lined with complete rows of sharp teeth.This marine predator once inhabited warm Jurassic seas that teemed with a variety of ammonites, ichthyosaurs, plesiosaurs, crinoids (sea lilies) and many fish species. It predates Tyrannosaurus rex by over 100 million years._Steneosaurus_ closely resembles living crocodilians called gharials, which are native to India. Like the long-snouted gharial, it is thought to have been a fish-eater. Surprisingly, however, this extinct group is not directly related to the modern species.Considerable time and skill was needed to reveal this specimen from the surrounding matrix - meticulous, specialized work using the latest techniques and equipment. The preparation was carried out to the most exacting of standards, bringing to life every detail while preserving the integrity of the fossil._Note that we have included pictures of the specimen in various lighting conditions._
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ICHTHYOSAUR - STENOPTERYGIUS QUADRISCISSUS - MARINE REPTILE - 3.61 FEET
Price On Request This beautiful piece is perfect for the most sophisticated buyers. It is a breathtaking juvenile Ichthyosaur (a marine reptile) is a spectacular find from the Holzmaden Shale near Stuttgart, Germany, a fossil locale renowned for its incredibly preserved specimens. This ichthyosaur once inhabited warm Jurassic seas that teemed with a variety of ammonites, crinoids (sea lilies) and...
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RARE DAPEDIUM FOSSIL FISH IN PYRITIZED AMMONITE SLAB - HOLZMADEN - 18.9 INCHES
Price On Request This breathtaking fossil fish with pyritized ammonites is a spectacular find from the Holzmaden Shale near Stuttgart, Germany, a fossil locale renowned for its incredibly preserved specimens. This prehistoric ray-finned fish inhabited warm Jurassic seas that teemed with a variety of ammonites, ichthyosaurs, crinoids (sea lilies) and many fish species.**It truly belongs to the upper echelon of...
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MARINE CROCODILE SKULL AND PARTIAL SKELETON - STENEOSAURUS BOLLENSIS
Price On Request This breathtaking crocodile skull and partial skeleton is a spectacular find from the Holzmaden Shale near Stuttgart, Germany, a fossil locale renowned for its incredibly preserved specimens. This marine predator once inhabited warm Jurassic seas that teemed with a variety of ammonites, ichthyosaurs, crinoids (sea lilies) and many fish species.**It truly belongs to the upper echelon of...
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Ultra Rare Horse Fossil - Amazing Investment Calibre Specimen
Price On Request **We are thrilled to present one of the most incredible mammal fossils ever discovered.**On offer is the most complete "dawn horse" (_Protorohippus venticolus_) currently on record; it is one of only two horse skeletons discovered in Wyoming's Green River Formation. The five fish embedded in the slab are a testament to the rare circumstances that led to...
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GORGEOUS CURVY MAMMOTH TUSK FROM SIBERIA
US$12,500.00 **This incredible complete fossil mammoth tusk** is in animpeccable condition **- **an unbelievable discovery from Belovo, Siberia!The tusk comes from a mammoth that trekked through the frozen tundra more than 20,000 years ago during the Late Pleistocene. This gorgeous fossil is ready to be displayed in your home, office or museum. A custom-made stained solid oak stand showcases its...
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FOSSIL SHARK TOOTH - OTODUS
US$5.00 These genuine fossil shark tooth are loved by both children and adults alike. The tooth belonged to a prehistoric mackerel shark called _Otodus obliquus_ and it was collected in Morocco. It dates back an amazing 60 million years!Scientists believe that Otodus was one of the top predators of its time, devouring everything from marine mammals to large bony fish....
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GORGEOUS WHITE AMMONITE FROM MADAGASCAR
US$6.00 This decorative ammonite fossil (_Perisphinctes_) dates back to the Late Jurassic (160 million years old) and was collected near Sakaraha in Southwestern Madagascar. A gorgeous piece of natural history!This is one of our top selling fossils and makes a great gift for fossil, mineral, and science enthusiasts or someone simply looking for a beautiful display piece.Ammonites have intrigued and...
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MEGALODON FOSSIL SHARK TEETH FROM SOUTH CAROLINA
US$8.00 These real fossil shark teeth were found in South Carolina and are from the prehistoric Carcharocles megalodon, the largest predatory fish to ever swim the oceans. Astonishingly, Megalodon bite marks have been found in whale bones. Scientists estimate that Megalodon measured 10 feet for every inch of shark tooth length! Age: Miocene, 16 - 25 million years old. The...
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GONIATITE AMMONITE, MOROCCO
US$10.00 This ancient creature swam in tropical oceans during the Devonian, about 400 million years ago. Ammonites belong to the cephalopod class, cousins of the present squid and octopus. Goniatite ammonites were named after their wavy suture lines that decorate the out shell in beautiful patterns. These sutures outline the chambers or septa that were used for regulating buoyancy allowing...
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POLISHED ORTHOCERAS FOSSIL (ANCIENT SQUID)
US$10.00 This is a great educational and decorator fossil!_Orthoceras_ are prehistoric cephalopods ("head-footed creatures") related to squid and octopus. This beautiful _orthoceras_ (meaning "Straight Horn") fossil is from the Sahara Desert in Morocco. It dates to the Devonian Period - 395 to 345 million years old! These ancient mollusks had long, straight shells divided into chambers connected by a narrow...
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GORGEOUS SLICED AMMONITE FROM MADAGASCAR
US$12.00 This decorative ammonite fossil (_Cleoniceras cleon_) has been cut and polished to reveal the spectacular mineralization of the flotation chambers. It dates back to the Lower Cretaceous (145 to 100 million years old) and was collected near Toliara (Tulear) in Southwestern Madagascar. A gorgeous piece of natural history!This is one of our top selling fossils and makes a great...
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ELRATHIA KINGII TRILOBITE
US$15.00 This _Elrathia kingii_ trilobite was collected in Wheeler Shale Formation, which dates back to the Mid Cambrian Period - 507 million years ago! Was found in the House Mountain Range near Antelope Springs, Utah, USA. Great item to start a fossil collection. It is a complete trilobite. Representative picture. Choose from (a) approximately 1 1/4 inch (3.15 cm) ,...
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