Dinosaur Fossils & Teeth - U.S.
Buried Treasure Fossils offers a fantastic collection of Cretaceous and Jurassic dinosaur fossils for sale from the US. Fossil remains include well preserved teeth, bones, and claws, and are highly valued by collectors. These top quality specimens were all legally collected from private lands in the northwestern US. All are authentic dinosaur fossils and legally collected from private land! US Dinosaurs - items are being added to the catalogs starting with Tyrannosaurus rex (T.rex) and Nanotyrannus teeth! Authenticity guaranteed. Have a look.
Dinosaur Teeth
Paleontologists are the scientists that love to study dinosaurs, and they learn a lot from dinosaur teeth. When analyzed along with the size of a dinosaur skull, a paleontologist can determine many things, including how the beast obtained its food and what sorts of things it ate. Some dino teeth even explain how the animal digested what it devoured.
Some dinosaurs had long teeth that were set in their jaws like the tines of a rake. These kinds of dinosaur teeth were used to pull nutritious leaves and bark from ancient plants. Other sorts of dinosaurs had razor sharp teeth that they used to kill and eat other animals, including other dinosaurs. Many herbivorous, plant-eating dinosaurs had rows of flat grinding teeth that they used to smash vegetable matter before swallowing.
Amazing facts about dinosaur teeth
1. Dinosaurs could re-grow any teeth that went missing. Paleontologists think that both plant-eating and carnivorous dinosaurs had the amazing ability to generate new teeth whenever they needed replacing a missing tooth. Dinosaurs such as Diplodocus may have grown brand new teeth every 35 days or so. Another dino, the Camarasaurus, required around two months to generate a replacement tooth, explains Live Science magazine.
2. A funny looking, duck-billed dinosaur named Hadrosaur boasted more teeth in its mouth than any other dinosaur that has ever been discovered. Although Hadrosaurs probably dined upon nothing but plant materials, they used almost 1,000 self-sharpening teeth to do make it happen.
3. The Apatosaurus dinosaur had a whole lot of teeth in its jaws, but it was not able to chew its food. Instead, the Apatosaurus dinosaur had specialized “stripper teeth” that were utilized to scrape leaves from vegetation. Fossil evidence discovered over the years indicates that the massive 19-ton reptilian beast probably swallowed without chewing its food at all.
4. Tyrannosaurus rex teeth had a mouth full of serrated teeth. The mighty dino's curved, chisel-like front teeth were used to grip, pull and yank raw meat from the bones of its unfortunate prey. Back teeth were not molars like we know today, but they did serve to dice meat into chunks that could be easily swallowed. Amazingly, some rather "banana-shaped" T. rex teeth were a foot long, including several inches of root. T. rex boasted 60 teeth in its Volkswagen-sized skull. Its front teeth were more closely spaced than the teeth toward the back of T. rex's massive mouth.
5. Kentrosaurus, Stegosaurus, and other Stegosaurids had dinosaur teeth attached to a jaw that probably wasn't very strong. These ancient beasts primarily dined upon low-lying shrubs, mosses, and fallen fruit.
6. Trachodon, Deinodon, and Cardiodon dinosaurs left no bones to be discovered (yet) but since teeth are harder, they did leave their dental imprint on the fossil record.
If you'd like to own one or more dinosaur teeth of your own, contact Buried Treasure Fossils at btfossils@cs.com or (281) 342-7129 during regular business hours.
- Allosaurus fragilis - Finger$12,000.00
An ultra rare Top Quality, Allosaurus fragilis finger III (including the manus claw and two non-associated digits). A February Fossil of the Month. This Allosaurus finger III measures 6". The manus claw measures 2-15/16" with exceptional bone quality. Rich black-brown color. Excellent overall condition. The tip was repaired. Both hand bones are complete with no rapair. Allosaurus was the apex predator during the late Jurassic. Legally collected on private land in the Morrison Fm., Bone Cabin Quarry, Albany Co., Wyoming. Authenticity guaranteed. A very special collector's specimen! Note - A Riker display frame is included.
DL42 Finger III Size: 6" ; Claw Size: 2-15/16" X 1-1/2" height ; Digits size: 2-1/4" & 2"
Note - Adding 4 Allosaurus / claws in Februaru 2025. Link to Dinosaur bones
Learn More - Tyrannosaurus rex$6,500.00
A LARGE very rare, High Quality Tyrannosaurus rex tooth. This ~3" T. rex tooth. The enamel has good color and patina with root etching. Good anterior and excellent posterior serrations. The tip has a wear facet. The base cross-section is a wide oval. It is definitely a large T. rex tooth. Minimal hydration cracks or breaks with minor crack fill. A natural tooth. A high quality tooth! 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 Hell Creek Fm., Carter Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - a Riker display frame is included.
DT01 SIZE: 2-15/16" (Base width 1-1/8" x 3/4")
Note - Adding 4 T. rex teeth in July 2023. Link to T. rex teeth --> T. rex teeth
Learn More - Tyrannosaurus rex$4,250.00
A very rare, Top Quality Tyrannosaurus rex tooth. This tooth measures 1-11/16". The enamel has excellent color and patina. Very good anterior and excellent long posterior serrations. Base cross-section is a wide oval. No hydration cracks. A 100% natural tooth. A top quality tooth! 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 Hell Creek Fm., Carter Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - a Riker display frame is included.
DT05 SIZE: 1-11/16" (Base: 15/16" x 9/16")
Note - Adding 7 T. rex teeth in October 2023. Link to T. rex teeth --> T. rex teeth
Learn More - Tyrannosaurus rex$3,750.00
A very rare, Top Quality Tyrannosaurus rex tooth. This tooth measures 1-5/8". The enamel has excellent tan color and patina. Very good anterior and excellent posterior serrations. Base cross-section is a wide oval. No hydration cracks. A 100% natural tooth. A top quality tooth! 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 Hell Creek Fm., Dawson Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - a Riker display frame is included.
DT06 SIZE: 1-5/8" (Base: 3/4" x 9/16")
Note - Adding 7 T. rex teeth in October 2023. Link to T. rex teeth --> T. rex teeth
Learn More - Nodosaur Body Spike - Judith River$3,250.00
An ultra rare, Top Quality Judith River Nodosaur body spike from the late Cretaceous of North America. AJune Fossil of the Month. The Campanian age Nodosaurs grew to 22 feet and 6000 pounds, and a body covered with this bony armor with body spikes along the edge of the body (see Edmontonia photo). Edmontonia is the named Two Medicine Fm. Nodosaur which is a good proxy to the currently undescribed Judith River Fm. Nodosaur. The bone is excellent quality with excellent color / patina. A complete side armor spike from a large Nodosaur. ~72 MYA. Note - there is less than 10% professional restoration in small areas for aesthetic purposes at the base. Legally collected on private land in the Judith River Fm., Hill Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. An ultra rare collector's quality Ankylosaur body spike. I have only seen two of the spikes available in the market place. Incredibly rare and super cool. It was found in the 1940s!
DK29 SIZE: 5-1/2" (Base: 3" x 2-3/8")
Note - Adding 9 new Ankylosaur - Nodosaur fossils in Juine 2024. Link to Ankylosaur fossils catalog.
Learn More - Triceratops Horn$3,250.00
A Top Quality, Triceratops horridus brow horn section from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. A November Fossil of the Month. Triceratops was a large ceratopsian dinosaur found in the Hell Creek Formation. This is a special horn with exceptional detail preserved with excellent color and natural patina. Incredible surface articulation. You can see all of the natural blood grooves around the surface of the horn. The preparation of the horn was very basic with one crack repair. No extensive repair or restoration. It comes with the custom steel stand as shown. A fantastic fossil overall for display. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Dewey Co., So. Dakota. Authenticity guaranteed. Certification of Authentication provided. Museum quality specimen. A fantastic Triceratops brow horn display. You don't see these top quality horns very often. This one is much better quality than the typical brow horn section and a great display size! Note - International buyers will incur shipping cost. Weighs 5.2 pounds with stand. Have you been waiting for a special Triceratops horn display? This is a fantastic Triceratops horn display.
DC51 SIZE: 8-1/2"length ; End: 3-1/2" wide ; (8-3/4" height on stand)
Note - Adding 14 new Triceratops bones in November 2024. Link to Triceratops fossils catalog
Learn More - Tyrannosaur tooth$3,250.00
A RARE, EXTRA LARGE, Top Quality Tyrannosaur tooth from the late Cretaceous (Campanian) in northern North America. Please note that this tooth could Albertosaurus, Gorgosaurus or Daspletosaurus - see Detailed Discussion below. A December Fossil of the Month. This BIG tooth measures 2-5/8" - an excellent Tyrannosaur tooth. The enamel is high quality with excellent color. Anterior and posterior serrations are excellent. Serrated to the tip with very small wear facet near the tip. Wide base. One crack with crack fill. No restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Judith River Fm., Hill Co., Montana. Probably an excellent Gorgosaurus or Daspletosaurus tooth based on size and roundness of the tooth cross-section. Authenticity guaranteed. An exceptional BIG collector's tooth.
DY01 SIZE: 2-5/8" (7/8" wide x 5/8" height)
Note - Added 12 new Tyrannosaur teeth in November 2024. Link to Tyrannosaur teeth catalog.
Learn More - Camarasaurus$2,450.00
An EXTRA LARGE, rare Top Quality Camarasaurus tooth, a late Jurassic sauropod tooth from the Morrison Fm. A September Fossil of the Month. Camarasaurus had robust spoon shaped teeth to tear tough vegetation. This tooth is complete with incredible surfaces. The enamel is highest quality. Great rich black color. Exceptional enamel articulation. There was a small repair at the base of the root only. No repair or restoration to the crown. Legally collected on private land in the Morrison Fm., Bone Cabin Quarry, Wyoming. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - a Riker display frame is included. This is a big adult tooth - extra wide. One of the finest quality examples that I have seen!
DL18 SIZE: 2-5/8" (1-3/16" wide)
Note - Adding 9 Jurassic dinosaur teeth & bones in September 2024. Link to Sauropod teeth
Learn More - Ceratopsian Toe - Canada$1,950.00
A very rare, Top Quality Ceratopsian toe from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. An April Fossil of the Month. There were three ceratopsian dinosaur species found in the Horseshoe Canyon formation. This is an excellent four piece non-associated juvenile ceratopsian toe. The bones have great preservation and fantastic color / patina. Complete specimens with minor crack fill. No restoration. Legally collected on private land in Alberta, Canada. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - tooth comes with a Riker display frame. Disposition number 000028-0000029.
DC61c SIZE: 6-1/8" Length ; Ungual size: 2-1/4" x 2-1/4" wide
Note - Adding 17 Canadian bones & teeth in April 2025. Link to Canadian Dinosaur fossils catalog
Learn More - Triceratops Vertebra$1,875.00
A rare Top Quality Triceratops horridus caudal vertebra from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. A November Fossil of the Month. 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 is a caudal (tail) vertebra with exceptional detail preserved with great color and patina. You can see the vertebra surface is very rugous and the vertebra is very thick with a very round centra which are characteristics of Triceratops and distinguishes it from a Hadrosaur. Triceratops bones are more difficult to find. Please note that the left transverse porcess and the spinous process were professionally restored. This is now specimen compete. It is extremely rare to find vertebra that are complete. Legally collected on private land in Powder River Co., Montana. It comes with the custom steel stand as shown. A fantastic fossil overall for display. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent big Triceratops vertebra. Note - International buyers will incur shipping cost. Weighs 3.7 pounds with stand.
DC31 SIZE: 9" Height x 10" Wide x 2-1/2" Length ; Height on stand = 12"
Note - Adding 14 new Triceratops bones in November 2024. Link to Triceratops fossils catalog
Learn More - Struthiomimus - Manus Claw$1,850.00
An ultra rare Top Quality Struthiomimus altus hand (manus) claw from the late Cretaceous of North America. An August Fossil of the Month. An adult Struthiomimus claw. Struthiomimus is a long legged, bipedal, toothless dinosaur found in the Hell Creek formation. The Struthiomimus means "ostrich mimic" which best describes this species. Exceptional bone quality and color. The claw is complete with no damage. Excellent bone preservation. No repair or restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Bowman Co., So. Dakota. An excellent collector's quality Struthiomimus manus claw. Authenticity guaranteed. You rarely see a Struthiomimus manus claw without significant restoration. This is a good one!
DS16 SIZE: 3"" (9/16" wide)
Note - Adding 16 Struthiomimus bones & claws in August 2024. Link to Struthiomimus fossils catalog
Learn More - Tyrannosaurus rex$1,750.00
A very rare, High Quality juvenile Tyrannosaurus rex tooth. This tooth measures 1-3/16". The enamel has very good color and patina. Very good anterior and posterior serrations. Base cross-section is a tall oval. No hydration cracks. No repair or restoration. A 100% natural tooth. A top quality tooth! 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 Hell Creek Fm., Carter Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - a gem case display is included.
DT12 SIZE: 1-3/16" (Base: 7/16" x 5/16")
Note - Adding 8 T. rex teeth in March 2024. Link to T. rex teeth --> T. rex teeth
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