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A very rare, early Otodus aksuaticus lateral tooth from Kzil-Orda, Kazakhstan. A transitional tooth leading to O. auriculatus (see detailed discussion below) which leads to Megalodon. The bourlette is complete. This tooth exhibits small serrations along the lower 1/3 of the crown and micro serrations to the tip. These teeth exhibit excellent color, gloss, and preservation. A rare, early (Ypresian) Eocene Auriculatus transition tooth.  A very challenging tooth to find when building a Megalodon evolutionary set! No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. This western Kazakhstan site is one of the few places in the world where the Otodus obliquus to Otodus auriculatus transition can be found in adjacent geologic layers. 

K543         SIZE: 1-7/8"

Note - Adding 24 Kazakh Auriuclatus or transition teeth in July 2024. -->  Link to Kazakh Auriculatus teeth.

A TOP QUALITY, EXTRA LARGE & very rare Archaeocete whale, Zygorhiza kochii. Our November Fossil of the Month is a highly desirable Zygorhiza molar or "yoke" tooth.  An exceptional light brown colored crown and tan root. Nicely articulated. Complete root. This tooth has minimal repair to 2nd & 4th cusp on the left side and a small amount to the 4th cusp on the right side. Very little repair overall for a yoke tooth which are typically heavily repaired.  The BEST Archaeocete molar that I have seen from So. Carolina in a long time. A very rare collector's tooth. Museum Quality.  Note - 6" x 8' Riker frame included.

SC1321        SIZE: 4-1/2"

A beautifully prepared, EXTRA LARGE Neoasaphus cornutus trilobite from the Saint Petersburg region, Russia. A very nice three lobe design. Interesting raised eyes to see in soft sediment. An Ordovician trilobite (470 mya). Exceptional quality and preservation! Authenticity guaranteed. Note - This specimen weighs 1.7 lbs. A shipping surcharge will apply to international orders.

XR150        Size:  3-1/16"   (2" W)

Note - Adding 10 new Trilobites in November 2020.    -->    Link to Russian Trilobites

A Top Quality Carcharodontosaurus saharicus tooth from the Kem Kem deposits of Morocco. An excellent tan & red colored tooth. An incredibly colored tooth! Highest quality enamel. Excellent preservation. Excellent anterior and posterior serrations. Serrated to the tip. Extra wide root. This tooth was from a large dinosaur. No cracks. No repair or restoration. A Top Quality collector's tooth. Authenticity Guaranteed. A fantastic colored Carch tooth!  A floating frame display case is included.

M1212     Size: 2-1/16"   (1-1/16" wide) 

Note - Added 14 new Carchardontosaurus teeth in October 2022.   Link to Carcharodontosaurus teeth.

A Top Quality, scarce Alopias vulpinus tooth, a Thresher  shark, for sale from the Lee Creek mine, Aurora, No. Carolina.  Excellent color and condition. These teeth are Miocene age from the Pungo River Formation. Near perfect tooth. An excellent collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.

LC557        SIZE: 9/16"

Note - Adding 24 Lee Creek Thresher shark teeth in February 2023.       Link to Lee Creek Thresher shark teeth.

An EXTRA LARGE, TOP QUALITY Deltadromeus tooth from the Cretaceous Kem Kem deposits of Morocco. An October Fossil of the Month. Sharp serrations. Great preservation. Excellent red color. Great posterior profile curve. An excellent tooth from a mid size Cretaceous theropod. No cracks. No repair or restoration. These teeth are very uncommon. Please see my Deltadromeus tooth discussion below. This is my best estimate of this species based upon the characteristics of this theropod and distinguishing it from other known Kem Kem theropod species. No one can assign a tooth to this species with certainty as discussed below (see Details). Authenticity guaranteed. A fantastic Deltadromeus collector's tooth.

M1265        Size: 1-9/16"

Note - Adding 5 new Deltadromeus Raptor teeth in October 2022.   Link to Abelisurid / Raptor teeth

An expertly prepared, rare GEM quality Thysanopeltis speciosa trilobite. A November Fossil of the Month. A very uniquely designed trilobite. The preparation is German with all original colors and no restoration. Great natural brown and black shell with excellent luster. The eyes are compound under magnification, but this species does not have a deep facet design. A Middle Devonian (380 mya) trilobite from the Djebel Issoumour, Alif area, Atlas Mts., Morocco. Authenticity guaranteed. Museum Quality. A fantastic collector's specimen. The BEST!  Note - This specimen weighs 1.5 lbs. A shipping surcharge will apply to international orders.

XM32        Size: 1-3/4"

Note - Adding 10 new Trilobites in November 2020.    -->    Link to Moroccan Trilobites

An EXTRA LARGE, Top Quality Diplomystus fish from the 18" layer, Green River Fm., Lincoln Co. Wyoming. The Diplomystus dentatus is a Herring from the Eocene age (50 MYA). An October Fossil of the Month. This piece is from the 18 Inch Layer which is extremely hard and difficult to prepare. It also provides the most detailed, highly preserved fossils. Exceptional preservation and preparation. No repair. All natural. Plate size is 22" x 10" with a backer board and hanging clip. Free form wavy trim.  An exceptional display piece!  Authenticity guaranteed. A Museum Quality piece ready for display.  Note - This item weighs 9 lbs. An international shipping surcharge will be applied to "Free Shipping". Please inquire for cost.

X472  BoP        SIZE: 18"    Plate size is 22" x 10" with a backer board and hanging clip.

Note - Adding 29 Green River Fm. Fossil fish in October 2020 --> Link to Fossil Fish

An EXTRA LARGE, TOP QUALITY Nanotyrannus lancensis tooth from the western US. An October Fossil of the Month. This tooth measures 2-1/4" (straight line). The enamel is excellent quality. The posterior serrations are exceptional and anterior serrations are excellent. A wide tooth with an extra large rectangular base with a typical Nano "pinched rectangle" cross-section. Possibly two cracks stabilized. No repair or restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Lance Creek Fm., Niobrara Co., Wyoming. Authenticity guaranteed.  An excellent collector's BIG Nano tooth.  Note - a 3" x 4" display frame is included. You don't see 2"+ Nano teeth very often!

DN01 BoP3        SIZE: 2-1/4"   (Base: 13/16" x 1/2")

Note - Adding 18 Nanotyrannus teeth in October 2021  ->  Link to Nano Teeth

A TOP QUALITY Titanosaur tooth from the Cretaceous Kem Kem deposits of Morocco.  Please note that most of the sauropod teeth are now thought to be Titanosaurid teeth (see discussion below).  A super high quality tooth.  A very small biting surface wear facet for a big tooth. Incredible detail. Great red color. Exceptional condition and preservation. Enamel is fully articulated. No cracks. A fantastic BIG peg-like Titanosaur tooth. No repair. No restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. 

M1291       Size: 1-7/16"  (3/8" W)

Note - Adding 5 new Titanosaur teeth in January 2022.    Link to Rebbachisaurus - Titanosaur teeth.

A TOP QUALITY Rebbachisaurus tooth from the Cretaceous Kem Kem deposits of Morocco. Rebbachisaurus is the only named sauropod dinosaur found in the Kem Kem basin, and they are quite scarce. Incredible detail. Exceptional condition and preservation. This tooth has a small natural wear facet. Please note that most the Kem Kem site teeth referred as "Rebbachisaurus" teeth are actually Titanosaurid teeth (see discussion below). This tooth fits the Rebbachisaurus description. No repair. No restoration. Authenticity guaranteed.

M1289       Size: 1"  (<1/4" W)

Note - Adding 5 new Titanosaur teeth in January 2022.    Link to Rebbachisaurus - Titanosaur teeth.

A QUALITY Titanosaur tooth from the Cretaceous Kem Kem deposits of Morocco.  Please note that most of the sauropod teeth are now thought to be Titanosaurid teeth (see discussion below).  A good quality tooth.  A typical biting surface wear facet for a big tooth. Incredible detail. Great red color. Exceptional condition and preservation. Enamel is fully articulated. One crack. A fantastic BIG peg-like Titanosaur tooth. No repair. No restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. 

M1288       Size: 1-1/4"  (3/8" W)

Note - Adding 5 new Titanosaur teeth in January 2022.    Link to Rebbachisaurus - Titanosaur teeth.