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A very rare, Top Quality Edestus heinrichi shark tooth, from Herrin, Illinois. This is a Paleozoic shark that lived in swamps that our now underground coal deposits. An excellent matrix specimen that inludes the opposing tooth mold as well. Excellent preservation, serrations, and serration detail. The Edestus shark would have an upper and lower tooth whorl that are vertically opposed. Research showed that they could use their opposing teeth in a scissor-like motion or a vertical whipping motion to cut prey. It is the first animal to cut vertically. A very strange looking and unique acting shark. Shark recreation image is credited to Julio Lacerdo. These rare teeth are Pennsylvanian age from Illinois. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - shipping weight is 1.9 lbs. International "free shipping" will require supplemental postage.

I11        SIZE:  3" w/ root  (1-1/2" crown) ;  Matrix block is 3.5" x 3.5"

Adding 22 Edestus shark teeth in July 2025.    Link to Edestus shark.

A rare, TOP QUALITY Triceratops horridus hoof core (pes claw) from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. Triceratops was a large ceratopsian dinosaur found in the Hell Creek formation which is known for three horns and a large frill protecting its neck. This adult hoof core has exceptional detail preserved and excellent color & patina. Note - Triceratops hoof cores are generally smaller than Hadrosaur, have a very rugous surface, have a characteristeristic "shallow ledge" on the under side, have less height than Hadrosaur, and are much more difficult to find. This hoof core has  the correct features is is incredibly preserved. Legally collected on private land in Carter Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. True Triceratops hoof cores are very difficult to locate, and this is a unique example!  

DC61         SIZE: 3-1/4" Length x  2-3/4" Wide 

Note - Adding 15 new Triceratops bones in September 2025.       Link to Triceratops fossils catalog

A very rare MASSIVE, High Quality  4-1/4" Tyrannosaurus rex  maxillary  tooth. A January Fossil of the Month. The enamel has a good color and patina. Good mesial and distal serrations. Base cross-section is a tall oval - very wide (1-9/16"). A thick and heavy tooth. There is some root etching, small crack fill, and a couple of small spots repaired near the base (see final photo). No restoration. 100% natural. A top quality BIG tooth top! T-Rex was the apex during the late Cretaceous with massive teeth capable of crushing its prey. See the detailed description to determine how to tell a real T-Rex tooth!  Legally collected on private land in the Lance Creek Fm., Weston Co., Wyoming. Authenticity guaranteed. A very reasonably priced 4"+ T. rex tooth. Note - a Riker frame display is included. 

DT08        SIZE: 4-1/4"   (Base: 1-9/16" x 1")

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A exceptionally preserved, fossil Cave Bear molar (Urusus spelaeus) from Romania. These large bears lived in the mountain caves from central Europe to Russia. An exceptional cave bear tooth. Fantastic color! You can own a rare and wonderful story piece from the Ice Age! No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent tooth.

Name: Urusus spelaeus      Age: Late Pleistocene     

Location: Carpathian Mountains, Romania

R519            SIZE: 1-13/16"

Note: Added 13 new Ice Age Cave Bear fossils in April 2023.   Link -> Cave Bear Fossils

A Top Quality fossil Cave Bear (Urusus spelaeus) canine from the Drachen Hohle Cave, Austria. These large bears lived in the mountain caves from central Europe to Russia. An excellent cave bear tooth. You can own a rare and wonderful story piece from the Ice Age! No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. Perfect tooth. The Best quality Cave Bear canines!

Name: Urusus spelaeus      Age: Late Pleistocene     

Location:  Drachen Hohle Cave, near Graz, Austria

R512            SIZE: 3-7/16"  

Note: Posted 13 new Ice Age Cave Bear fossils in April 2023.  Link -> Cave Bear Fossils

A Top Quality fossil Cave Bear (Urusus spelaeus) canine from the Drachen Hohle Cave, Austria. These large bears lived in the mountain caves from central Europe to Russia. An excellent cave bear tooth. You can own a rare and wonderful story piece from the Ice Age! No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. Perfect tooth. The Best quality Cave Bear canines!

Name: Urusus spelaeus      Age: Late Pleistocene     

Location:  Drachen Hohle Cave, near Graz, Austria

R505            SIZE: 3-15/16"  

Note: Posted 13 new Ice Age Cave Bear fossils in April 2023.  Link -> Cave Bear Fossils

A rare EXTRA LARGE, Top Quality fossil Cave Bear (Urusus spelaeus) skull from the Carpathian Mountains, Romania. An April of the Month. These large bears lived in the mountain caves from central Europe to Russia. An excellent cave bear tooth. You can own a rare and wonderful story piece from the Ice Age! Essentially no repair or restoration with minor repair above the upper jaw canine & incisor teeth only. Authenticity guaranteed. Near perfect skull. One of the largest top quality Cave Bear skull that I have seen. Very clean with great color. Skull comes with a custom steel display stand as shown. Note - shipping weight is approximately 25 lbs. An international shipping charge is required.

Name: Urusus spelaeus      Age: Late Pleistocene     

Location:  Carpathian Mountains, Romania

R500            SIZE: 19" Length  ;  10-1/2" Wide  ;  18" Height on stand.

Note: Posted 13 new Ice Age Cave Bear fossils in April 2023.  Link -> Cave Bear Fossils

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

A rare, beautifully prepared Parahomanolotus planus trilobite. The preparation is German with all original colors and no restoration. Great natural black shell with excellent luster. Large size. This trilobite has a very unusual design. A Lower Devonian (395 mya) trilobite from Oufaten area, Atlas Mts., Morocco. Authenticity guaranteed. Museum Quality. You do not see this species very often.  Note - This specimen weighs 1.3 lbs. A shipping surcharge will apply to international orders.

XM10          Size: 2-7/8"

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

A beautifully prepared, rare Cyphaspis tafilaltense trilobite. The preparation is German directed with all original colors and no restoration. Great natural black shell with excellent luster. An ornate design with three long spines! A Middle Devonian (395 mya) trilobite from Djebel Issoumour area, Atlas Mts., Morocco. Authenticity guaranteed.

XM02        Size: 1-1/2"

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

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

An EXTRA LARGE, beautifully prepared Asaphus punctatus trilobite from Saint Petersburg. A very nice three lobe design. Note the raised eyes to see in soft sediment. The high eye stalks were used to find prey and identify predators. An Ordovician (470 mya) trilobite from the Saint Petersburg region, Russia. Exceptional quality and preservation! This is a big specimen! Authenticity guaranteed.  Note - This specimen weighs 1.3 lbs. A shipping surcharge will apply to international orders.

XR154        Size: 3-1/4"  (1-15/16" W)

Note - Posted two new Russian Triolbites in November 2020   ->    Link to Russian Trilobites