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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.
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- Edmontosaurus - Toe Bone$650.00
A LARGE, Top Quality Edmontosaurus annectens toe bone from the late Cretaceous of North America. An April Fossil of the Month. Edmontosaurus is a very large hadrosaur or "duck-bill" dinosaur found in the Hell Creek formation. This is Phalanx 1 of toe 2. Bone quality is exceptional. No repair or restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Powder River Co., Montana. An exceptional collector's quality Edmontosaurus toe bone. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - Shipping weight is 2+ pounds. International customers will pay a shipping charge. The BEST quality.
DH49 SIZE: 4-1/2" (length) ; 4" x 5-1/2" (width)
Note - Adding 22 Edmontosaurus bones / claws in April 2024. Link to Edmontosaurus fossils catalog
Learn More - Ankylosaurus$650.00
An ultra rare, Top Quality Ankylosaurus magniventris rooted tooth from the late Cretaceous of North America. A June Fossil of the Month. Ankylosaurus magniventris was the largest Ankylosaur which grew to 30 feet and 17000 pounds. Note - These incredibly sized dinosaurs had small teeth and this rooted tooth is from a juvenile Ankylosaurus. The enamel is the highest quality with excellent color / patina. The crown has no wear facet. No cracks or restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Powder River Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent collector's quality Ankylosaur tooth. Note - tooth comes with the gem case pictured. Rooted Ankylosaurus teeth are quite rare.
DK11 SIZE: 1/4" (1/8" wide)
Note - Adding 9 new Ankylosaur / Nodosaur fossils in June 2024. Link to Ankylosaur fossils catalog.
Learn More - Struthiomimus - Pes Claw$625.00
A rare Top Quality Struthiomimus altus foot (pes) claw from the late Cretaceous of North America. A large juvenile 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. Excellent 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., Powder River Co., Montana. An excellent collector's quality Struthiomimus pes claw bone. Authenticity guaranteed.
DS13 SIZE: 1-3/4" (5/8" wide)
Note - Adding 16 Struthiomimus bones & claws in August 2024. Link to Struthiomimus fossils catalog
Learn More - Othnielosaurus fibula$595.00
A rare Top Quality Othnielosaurus consurs fibula bone from the Morrison Fm. This Othnielosaurus fibula measures 7-7/8". The bone is high quality. Excellent brown color and patina. Great overall condition with no restoration. Just basic crack fill. Othnielosaurus was a hypsilophodont dinosaur that lived during the late Jurassic. It was a fast moving herbivore / omnovore. Legally collected on private land in the Albany Co., Wyoming. Authenticity guaranteed. Complete Jurassic bones are rare!
DL35 SIZE: 7-7/8"
Note - Adding 9 Jurassic teeth & bones in January 2024 Link to Dinosaur bones
Learn More - Albertavenator currieri - Horseshoe Canyon Fm Troodon$595.00
A RARE, Albertavenator curriei (Troodon) tooth from the Horseshoe Canyon Fm. of Alberta, Canada. A premaxillary tooth. I only have one PM tooth. An April Fossil of the Month. Troodontid teeth are known for their very unique shaped teeth with unusually large distal serrations. The enamel is excellent with an excellent brown color. Excellent large posterior and anterior serrations. Please note that Albertavenator teeth typically have anterior (mesial) serrations. There is a very small wear facet on the tip. No repair or restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Horseshoe Canyon Fm., Alberta, Canada. These Albertavenator teeth were collected pre-July 1978 and a Confirmation Certificate #001427 was granted (see photo). Authenticity guaranteed. This is your chance to own a rare, quality Troodon tooth. Near perfect tooth. Note - A gem jar will be included as photographed.
DO38 SIZE: 5/16"
Note - Adding 10 new Albertavenator Troodontid teeth in April 2024. Link to Troodon catalog.
Learn More - Triceratops$595.00
An EXTRA LARGE Top Quality, rooted Triceratops horridus tooth from the late Cretaceous of western North America. A dentary (lower jaw) tooth. Triceratops is a large ceratopsian dinosaur found in the Hell Creek formation. The enamel is high quality with excellent color and patina. The chewing surface measures 1-1/16”. This tooth has very minor tip wear. The root surface is incredibly gnarly - very nice. No cracks. No restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Powder River Co., Montana. Note - this tooth comes with a Riker display frame. Authenticity guaranteed. A rare rooted Triceratops tooth!
DC04 SIZE: 1-13/16"
Note - Adding 22 new Triceratops teeth in September 2023. Link to Triceratops fossils catalog
Learn More - Edmontosaurus - Chevron$575.00
A LARGE, Top Quality Edmontosaurus annectens caudal (tail) vertebra "chevron" from the late Cretaceous of North America. Edmontosaurus is a very large hadrosaur or "duck-bill" dinosaur found in the Hell Creek formation. The chevron is the appendage that resides below the tail vertebra that provides structure to the base of the tail. Chevron bones rarely survive and this one is 95% complete - rare! Bone quality is excellent and heavy. No repair or restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Powder River Co., Montana. An excellent collector's quality Edmontosaurus chevron bone. Authenticity guaranteed.
DH66 SIZE: 6" (length)
Note - Adding 22 Edmontosaurus bones / claws in April 2024. Link to Edmontosaurus fossils catalog
Learn More - Edmontosaurus$575.00
A rare, Top Quality Edmontosaurus annectens tail (caudal) vertebra with process from the late Cretaceous of North America. Edmontosaurus is a very large hadrosaur or "duck-bill" dinosaur found in the Hell Creek formation. Bone quality is excellent. A large portion of the process is intact. No cracks. No repair or restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Powder River Co., Montana. An excellent collector's quality Edmontosaurus vertebra. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - Shipping weight is ~2 pounds. International customers will pay a shipping charge.
DH51 6-1/4" (height) 3-1/4" (centrum wide) & 2-7/8" (centrum length)
Note - Adding 22 Edmontosaurus bones / claws in April 2024. Link to Edmontosaurus fossils catalog
Learn More - Hadrosaur Finger$550.00
A rare, HIGH Quality three piece Hadrosaur finger from the late Cretaceous of North America. A hadrosaur or "duck-bill" dinosaur found in the Horseshoe Canyon Formation. This finger includes two carpal digits and the manus ungual. Very good bone quality. No repair or restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Horseshoe Canyon Fm., Alberta, Canada. An excellent collector's quality three piece Hadrosaur finger. Authenticity guaranteed. Disposition number #000028-0000029. A rare item.
DH48 SIZE: 6-1/2" (length)
Note - Adding 22 Hadrosaur bones / claws in April 2024. Link to Edmontosaurus fossils catalog
Learn More - Triceratops$550.00
A Top Quality, Triceratops horridus tooth from the late Cretaceous of western North America. A dentary (lower jaw) tooth. A November Fossil of the Month. Triceratops is a large ceratopsian dinosaur found in the Hell Creek formation. The enamel is high quality with nice color / patina. The chewing surface measures 1-1/4”. This tooth has no tip wear. The root surface is very gnarly. No cracks. No restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Carter Co., Montana. Note - this tooth comes with a Riker display frame. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent Triceratops tooth. The BEST!!
DC01 SIZE: 1-3/4"
Note - Adding 18 new Triceratops teeth in October 2024. Link to Triceratops fossils catalog
Learn More - Tyrannosaurus rex$525.00
A very rare, Top Quality Tyrannosaurus rex tooth tip. This tooth tip measures 1/2". The enamel has excellent color and patina. Excellent 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., Powder River Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - a gem case display is included.
DT11 SIZE: 1/2"
Note - Adding 8 T. rex teeth in March 2024. Link to T. rex teeth --> T. rex teeth
Learn More - Triceratops$525.00
A Top Quality, Triceratops horridus tooth from the late Cretaceous of western North America. A maxillary (upper jaw) tooth. A November Fossil of the Month. Triceratops is a large ceratopsian dinosaur found in the Hell Creek formation. The enamel is high quality with nice color / patina. The chewing surface measures 1”. This tooth has no tip wear. The root surface is very gnarly. No cracks. No restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Carter Co., Montana. Note - this tooth comes with a Riker display frame. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent Triceratops tooth. The BEST!!
DC02 SIZE: 1-5/8"
Note - Adding 18 new Triceratops teeth in October 2024. Link to Triceratops fossils catalog
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