Ankylosaurs
Ankylosaurs and the Nodosaurs, their cousins, are the familiar armored dinosaurs from the late Cretaceous period. They were covered with osteoderms or boney plates of protective armor, and the Ankylosaurs had a clubbed tail for added defense. The Ankylosaurs and the Nodosaurs were large. Ankylosaurus, the largest Ankylosaur, reached lengths up to 30 feet and weight to 17000 lbs. Edmontonia, a Nodosaur, reached lengths of 22 feet and weighed up to 7000 lbs. These dinosaurs were built close to the ground, wide barrel-chested, and quadrupedal. You can see them referred as the “tanks” of the dinosaur world, and would be quite challenging for a Tyrannosaur or raptor to attack; especially, the Ankylosaurs with their club tails. Many Tyrannosaurs including Tyrannosaurus rex have been found with broken and healed leg fractures. Those dinosaurs may have survived an encounter with an Ankylosaur.
Ankylosaurs and the Nodosaurs were herbivores. They had good sized teeth for cutting or nipping low lying vegetation. Today, we find their fossilized teeth, osteoderms (armor plates), and bones. We have a great assortment of Ankylosaurus fossils for sale. Note – Ankylosaurus was a rare species composing of only 1% of the dinosaurs species found in the Hell Creek Formation. Authenticity guaranteed.
Species include the following –
Ankylosaurus magniventris – the largest Ankylosaur, Hell Creek Formation; 67-66 mya
Denversaurus schlessmani - a nodosaurid ankylosaurian dinosaur, Hell Creek Formation; 67-66 mya
Zuul crurivastator – an Ankylosaur, Judith River Fm.; 76-75 mya
Edmontia rugosidens – a Nodosaur, Judith River / Two Medicine / Horseshoe Canyon Fm.; 77-69 mya
- Denversaurus osteoderm$7,500.00
A rare, Top Quality pair of associated Denversaurus osteoderms (bony armor plate) from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. An August Fossil of the Month. Ankylosaurus and Denversaurus, a Nodosaur, were the two Ankylosaurs present in the Hell Creek and Lance Creek Formations. Two complete, associated osteoderms from the Nodosaur neck area (see photo of the HMNS Denversaurus skeleton). One osteoderm is a keel type and the second osteoderm is a peripherial edge type. You won't see these osteoderms very often. The bone is very good quality with great color and patina. Some crack fill. No restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Lance Creek Fm., Converse Co., Wyoming. Authenticity guaranteed. An incredible collector's quality Denversaurus osteoderm pair. Specimen comes with a custom steel stand. Note - Osteoderm on stand weighs 9 lbs. An international shipping surcharge will be added to "free shipping".
DK35 SIZE: 8-1/4" x 6" x 4-1/4" thick ; Height on stand = 9-3/4"
Note - Adding 10 new Ankylosaur & Nodosaur osteoderms in August. Link to Ankylosaur fossils catalog.
Learn More - Ankylosaurus osteoderm$3,250.00
A LARGE, Top Quality Ankylosaurus osteoderm (bony armor plate) with a center keel from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. An August Fossil of the Month. Ankylosaurus magniventris was the largest Ankylosaur which grew to 30 feet and 17000 pounds, and a body covered with this bony armor. A complete body osteoderm plate with a central keel from an adult Ankylosaurus. The bone quality is exceptional with excellent color and patina. Plus natural blood grooves cover the surface of this scute. There is one crack. No restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Walworth Co., So. Dakota. Authenticity guaranteed. An exceptional collector's quality Ankylosaur osteoderm with a center keel! Best quality.
DK21 SIZE: 5-7/8" x 4-3/4" ; Keel height: 1-1/2"
Note - Adding 10 new Ankylosaur - Nodosaur fossils in August 2026. Link to Ankylosaur fossils catalog.
Learn More - Ankylosaurus osteoderm$1,995.00
A LARGE, Top Quality Ankylosaurus osteoderm (bony armor plate) from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. Ankylosaurus magniventris was the largest Ankylosaur which grew to 30 feet and 17000 pounds, and a body covered with this bony armor. A complete body osteoderm plate from an adult Ankylosaurus. The bone quality is exceptional with excellent color and patina. Plus natural blood grooves cover the surface of this scute. There is a small amout of crack fill. No restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Dewey Co., So. Dakota. Authenticity guaranteed. An exceptional collector's quality Ankylosaur osteoderm. Best quality.
DK22 SIZE: 6-1/8" x 3-1/2"
Note - Adding 10 new Ankylosaur - Nodosaur fossils in August 2026. Link to Ankylosaur fossils catalog.
Learn More - Ankylosaurus osteoderm$1,350.00
An EXTRA LARGE, Top Quality Ankylosaurus osteoderm (bony armor plate) from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. A June Fossil of the Month. Ankylosaurus magniventris was the largest Ankylosaur which grew to 30 feet and 17000 pounds, and a body covered with this bony armor. A complete body osteoderm plate from an adult Ankylosaurus. The bone quality is exceptional with excellent color and patina. Well preserved vascular channels. This osteoderm also has a high ridge on one side and a moderately concave base. A couple of very small hydrations cracks only. No restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Garfield Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. A fantastic collector's quality Ankylosaurus osteoderm. BEST quality and complete. Note - Osteoderm weighs 2.75 lbs. An international shipping surcharge will be added to "free shipping".
DK23 SIZE: 5-1/2" x 5-1/4" (Height = 2-1/4" on high side)
Note - Adding 9 new Ankylosaur - Nodosaur fossils in June 2024. Link to Ankylosaur fossils catalog.
Learn More - Ankylosaurus osteoderm$695.00
A LARGE, High Quality Ankylosaurus osteoderm (bony armor plate) from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. Ankylosaurus and Denversaurus, a Nodosaur, were the two Ankylosaurs present in the Hell Creek and Lance Creek Formations. A complete body osteoderm plate from an adult Ankylosaurus. The bone is excellent quality with excellent color / patina. A thin profile which is indicative of Ankylosaurus. No cracks or restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Lance Creek Fm., Niobrara Co., Wyoming. Authenticity guaranteed. A collector's quality Ankylosaurus osteoderm. I do not see large ostederms very often.
DK26 SIZE: 5" x 4-1/2" x 5/8"
Note - Adding 7 new Ankylosaurus - Nodosaur osteoderms in August 2025. Link to Ankylosaur fossils catalog.
Learn More - Ankylosaurus osteoderm$625.00
A LARGE, Top Quality Ankylosaurus osteoderm (bony armor plate) from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. Ankylosaurus and Denversaurus, a Nodosaur, were the two Ankylosaurs present in the Hell Creek and Lance Creek Formations. A near complete body osteoderm plate from an adult Ankylosaurus. The bone is excellent quality with excellent color and patina. A thin profile which is indicative of Ankylosaurus. Well preserved vascular channels. Typical hydrations cracks only. No restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Garfield Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. A fantastic collector's quality Ankylosaurus osteoderm. I do not see large top quality ostederms very often.
DK24 SIZE: 4-1/8" x 3-1/4"
Note - Adding 10 new Ankylosaur fossils in August 2021. Link to Ankylosaur fossils catalog.
Learn More - Denversaurus osteoderm$475.00
A Top Quality Denversaurus osteoderm (bony armor plate) from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. Ankylosaurus and Denversaurus, a Nodosaur, were the two Ankylosaurs present in the Hell Creek and Lance Creek Formations. A complete Nodosaur osteoderm with a small center ridge. The bone is excellent quality with excellent color and patina. Crack fill. No restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Garfield Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. A collector's quality Denversaurus osteoderm.
DK39 SIZE: 3-1/8" x 3" x 1-1/8" thick
Note - Adding 10 new Ankylosaur & Nodosaur osteoderms in August. Link to Ankylosaur fossils catalog.
Learn More - Denversaurus - Nodosaur$350.00
A LARGE, Top Quality Denversaurus schlessmani tooth from the late Cretaceous of North America. Denversaurus schlessmani was the large Nodosaur which grew to 20 feet and 6000 pounds. The enamel is excellent quality with excellent color / patina. Crown has normal feeding wear. No cracks or restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Garfield Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent collector quality large Denversaurus tooth. Note - tooth comes with the gem case pictured.
DK03 SIZE: 9/16" (7/16" Wide)
Note - Adding 16 new Ankylosaur - Nodosaur fossils in January 2023. Link to Ankylosaur fossils catalog.
Learn More - Denversaurus - Nodosaur$295.00
An Extra Large, Top Quality Denversaurus schlessmani tooth from the late Cretaceous of North America. Denversaurus schlessmani was the large Nodosaur which grew to 20 feet and 6000 pounds. The enamel is very good quality with excellent color and patina. Crown has some feeding wear. No cracks or restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Carter Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent collector quality large Denversaurus tooth. Note - tooth comes with the gem case pictured.
DK02 SIZE: 1/2" (1/2" W)
Note - Adding 15 new Ankylosaur / Nodosaur fossils in December 2020. Link to Ankylosaur fossils catalog.
Learn More - Denversaurus - Nodosaur$275.00
A Top Quality Denversaurus schlessmani tooth from the late Cretaceous of North America. Denversaurus schlessmani was the large Nodosaur which grew to 20 feet and 6000 pounds. The enamel is very good quality with excellent color / patina. Crown has normal feeding wear. No cracks or restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Carter Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent collector quality large Denversaurus tooth. Note - tooth comes with the gem case pictured.
DK04 SIZE: 7/16" (7/16" Wide)
Note - Adding 16 new Ankylosaur - Nodosaur fossils in January 2023. Link to Ankylosaur fossils catalog.
Learn More - Edmontonia - Nodosaur$245.00
An Extra Large Edmontonia rugosidens tooth from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. Edmontonia rugosidens was a large Nodosaur which grew to 20 feet and 6000 pounds. The enamel is very good quality with excellent color / patina. Some natural wear. No cracks or restoration. ~76 MYA. Legally collected on private land in the Judith River Fm., Wheatfield Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. A collector's quality Nodosaur tooth. Note - tooth comes with the gem case pictured.
DK13 SIZE: 9/16" (7/16" Wide)
Note - Adding 14 new Ankylosaur - Nodosaur fossils in December 2021. Link to Ankylosaur fossils catalog.
Learn More - Denversaurus - Nodosaur$150.00
A High Quality Denversaurus schlessmani tooth from the late Cretaceous of North America. Denversaurus schlessmani was the large Nodosaur which grew to 20 feet and 6000 pounds. The enamel is very good quality with excellent color / patina. Crown has normal feeding wear. No cracks or restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Garfield Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent collector quality large Denversaurus tooth. Note - tooth comes with the gem case pictured.
DK06 SIZE: 3/8" (3/8" Wide)
Note - Adding 16 new Ankylosaur - Nodosaur fossils in January 2023. Link to Ankylosaur fossils catalog.
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