Fossil Specimens

Excellent complete skeletal replica of this rare Chinese fossil placodont, a primitive sauropterygian reptile. China.

This complete skeleton is an example of a primitive synaptosaurian reptile group known as nothosaurs. It measures 9¹/₂" in length on an 11³/₄×6¹/₄" matrix. Resin. Switzerland.

Ammonites grew their shells from calcium carbonate and grew constantly throughout their life span. A relative of octopi and squids today, ammonites swam through the open ocean, preying on smaller marine animals.

Camerate crinoid crown and stem.

Bony fish first evolved during the Paleozoic era, over 400 million years ago. This fossil replica represents a mold of a ray-finned fish that died and was buried in the ocean.

Microfossil

This exceptionally large tearing claw is from a recently discovered dinosaur. Size: 7"L. Resin. Utah.

A spectacular, museum-quality example of the official Ohio state fossil, it is complete, down to the genal spines. It measures 9" in length on an 11³/₄"×10¹/₂" matrix. Resin. Ohio.

Dramatically preserved assemblage of 24 complete trilobites showing exceptional detail on a 13×15" matrix. Ohio.

A beautiful composite specimen of three well-preserved examples of the small pachyleurosaur reptile showing excellent skeletal definition. On a 8"×6³/₄" matrix. China.

One of the finest specimens of a Smilodon fatalis (saber-toothed cat) from the world famous La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles. The La Brea Tar Pits is home to the most extensive collection of Pleistocene fauna in the world, with over 3.5 million specimens curated. Approximately 90% of the fossils excavated from the Tar Pits are carnivores, with the saber-toothed cat being the second most common occurring carnivore and named the California State Fossil. With canines measuring up to 11 inches in length from root to crown, this ferocious animal fed on bison, horse, camel and small pronghorn. Studies suggest the saber-toothed cat probably lived in packs, evidenced by bones with extensive healing, indicating survival after a crippling injury. This indicates the individual was cared for or at least allowed to feed with the rest of the pack.

Beautifully remastered fossil replica. Great for paleontological identification, lectures on evolution, and display.

This giant among trilobites comes in at nearly a foot in length. Beautifully prepared, on an 11 ³/₄×7" base. Resin. Tennessee.

Detailed cast of the iconic Ediacaran fossil, Dickinsonia, from the Flinders Ranges in South Australia. Present on the upper corner of this large slab is an example of another early life form, Parvancorina. A great addition to any Precambrian collection.

A genuine 70 million year old dinosaur egg shell and a 150 million year old dinosaur bone fossil.

Small 1". Cretaceous.