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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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- Stegoceras validum - Skull Dome$4,250.00
An ultra rare Top Quality Stegoceras validum dome (frontoparietal skull bone) from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. An April Fossil of the Month. Stegoceras is a smaller sized pachycephalosaurid dinosaur, and like Pachycephalosaurus, it is a dinosaur which is famous for its large domed head surrounded by spikes. This is excellent quality juvenile dome with good color / patina. No cracks or restoration. There is a small sheer on the left side that occured prior to fossilization since it has the natural patina. Otherwise a complete dome. An ultra rare Stegoceras dome! Legally collected on private land in the Judith River Fm., Hill Co., Montana. An excellent collector's quality Stegoceras dome. Comes with a Riker display case. Authenticity guaranteed. You don't see Stegoceras domes very often. This is a very special, prefect little dome! (Photo series = top, bottom, right side, left side, and rear).
DP50 SIZE: 2-5/8" x 2" (1-1/2" thick)
Note - Adding 13 new Pachy spikes, claws and teeth in April 2023. Link to Pachy fossils catalog
Learn More - Torvosaurus tanneri$3,750.00
A very rare EXTRA LARGE, Top Quality Torvosaurus tanneri tooth from the Morrison Fm. A January Fossil of the Month. This Torvosaurus crown measures 2" and is 1-1/4" wide. The tooth measures 3-1/4" with the partial root. This is a BIG Torvosaurus tooth big serrations on both carinae (1.5 ser. per mm) and the mesial carina extends less than 1/2 of the crown. The enamel is high quality. Great rich dark brown color. Excellent anterior and posterior serrations. Minor natural crushing on the left bottom is stabilized. Excellent overall condition. There is minor restoration at the high point of the base of the crown.. Torvosaurus was the apex predator during the late Jurassic with large teeth designed to slash predators. Legally collected on private land in the Morrison Fm., Bone Cabin Quarry, Albany Co., Wyoming. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - A Riker display frame is included. (Note - this tooth was incorrectly described as Allosaurus earlier.)
DL01 SIZE: 2" crown (1-1/4" wide)
Note - Adding 9 Jurassic teeth & bones in January 2024. Link to Allosaurus teeth
Learn More - Anzu wyliei$3,500.00
A rare, Top Quality Anzu wyliei hand (manus) claw from the Hell Creek Fm. of So. Dakota. Anzu is referred to as the "Chicken from Hell". An excellent manus claw. Excellent rich light brown color and patina. This specimen has excellent perservation. Note - a portion of the tip was professionally restored which is typical for most Hell Creek claws. A top quality, collector's claw from the Hell Creek of So. Dakota. Note - 2014 Anzu wyliei description paper attached below. Check out our selection of top quality Anzu wyleii claws! Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Harding Co., So. Dakota. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - a Riker display frame will be included.
DA02 Size: 2-3/4" (straightline)
Note - Adding 7 Anzu wyliei claws & bones in September 2023. Link to Anzu wyliei claws.
Learn More - Tyrannosaurus rex$3,500.00
A very rare, LARGE, High Quality Tyrannosaurus rex tooth. This tooth measures 2-15/16". The enamel has good color and patina with sun bleaching. Good anterior and posterior serrations. Base cross-section is round. Check out the tooth wall thickness on photo #5 - a massive tooth! One crack. Note that the tip was restored (3/4" to 1" from left to right on the first photo). A good 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., Garfield Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - a Riker frame display is included.
DT13 SIZE: 2-15/16" (Base: 1-1/4" x 1-1/8")
Note - Adding 12 T. rex teeth / teeth sections in June 2024. Link to T. rex teeth --> T. rex teeth
Learn More - Tyrannosaurus rex$3,250.00
A rare, Top Quality Tyrannosaurus rex sub-adult right maxillary tooth. This tooth measures 2-1/8" with a large natural tip wear facet (could have been a 2-1/2" tooth). The enamel has excellent color and patina. Very good anterior and posterior serrations. Note - the anterior serrrations have a "Y" formation - very unique. The base cross-section is a compressed oval; however, you can see that the base of the tooth is the top of root section and the base "pinching" is in the root section only. The large size and serrations make this a T. rex tooth. A top quality tooth specimen! 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., Garfield Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - this tooth comes with a 3-1/2" 3D floating display frame.
DT04 SIZE: 2-1/8" (Base width: 1")
Note - Adding 13 T. rex teeth in October 2022. Link to T. rex teeth --> T. rex teeth
Learn More - Lambeosaur - Maxilla (upper jaw)$3,250.00
A Top Quality Lambeosaur (Parasaurolophus) maxilla from the late Cretaceous (Judith River Fm.) of North America. An April Fossil of the Month. This is a complete upper jaw containing 100s exposed teeth. Parasaurolophus is a lambeosaur (crested) hadrosaur or "duck-bill" from the Judith River Formation in Montana. The maxilla possessed 100s teeth that were in rows of teeth which acted as conveyor belt to maintain a chewing surface to cut and grind their food. Bone quality is excellent. Minor crack fill. No restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Judith River Fm., Fergus Co., Mpntana. An excellent collector's quality Edmontosaurus maxilla section from a rare location. Authenticity guaranteed. The maxila comes with a sturdy custom display stand. A fantastic and rare display piece!
DH30 SIZE: 11-1/2" length x 4-1/4" height (8" height on stand)
Note - Adding 22 Hadrosaur /Edmontosaurus bones & claws in April 2022. Link to Edmontosaurus fossils catalog
Learn More - Tyrannosaur tooth - Canada$3,250.00
An ULTRA RARE, Top Quality Albertosaurus rooted tooth from the late Cretaceous (Campanian) in northern North America. An April Fossil of the Month. This tooth measures 2-9/16" - an excellent Tyrannosaur tooth. The enamel is high quality with excellent color. Excellent anterior and posterior serrations. Serrated to the tip. One crack. No restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Horseshoe Canyon Fm. (Horsethief Member) , Alberta, Canada. An excellent Albertosaurus tooth based on size and roundness of the tooth cross-section. Authenticity guaranteed. A very rare collector's rooted Albertosaurus tooth. Note - tooth comes with a Riker display frame. Disposition number 000028-0000029.
DY21c SIZE: 2-9/16"
Note - Adding 17 Canadian bones & teeth in April 2025. Link to Canadian Dinosaur fossils catalog
Learn More - Tyrannosaur - Gorgosaurus - Two Medicine$2,850.00
A Top Quality Tyrannosaur tooth from the late Cretaceous (Campanian - Two Medicine Fm.) in northern North America. A May Fossil of the Month. This tooth measures 2-1/2" - an excellent Tyrannosaur tooth. The enamel is high quality with excellent color. Anterior and posterior serrations are excellent. Serrated to the tip with a small wear facet on tip. Base is large and round. No crack, repair or restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Two Medicine Fm., Glacier Co., Montana. This is an excellent Daspletosaurus tooth based on size and roundness of the tooth cross-section. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent collector's tooth. Note - the only Tyrannosaurs in the Two Medicine Fm. are Daspletosaurus or Gorgosaurus.
DY21 SIZE: 2-1/2" (15/16" wide x 9/16" height)
Note - Added 14 new Tyrannosaur teeth in May 2024. Link to Tyrannosaur teeth catalog.
Learn More - Anzu wyliei$2,750.00
A rare, Top Quality Anzu wyliei hand (manus) claw from the Hell Creek Fm. of Montana. A December Fossil of the Month. Anzu is referred to as the "Chicken from Hell". An excellent manus claw. Excellent rich tan color with a golden patina. This specimen has excellent perservation. Note - a portion of the tip was professionally restored which is typical for most Hell Creek claws. A top quality, collector's claw from the Hell Creek of Montana. Note - 2014 Anzu wyliei description paper attached below. Check out our selection of top quality Anzu wyleii claws! Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Fallon Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - a Riker display frame will be included.
DA03 Size: 2-1/8" (straightline)
Note - Adding 3 Anzu wyliei claws in December 2024. Link to Anzu wyliei claws.
Learn More - Tyrannosaurus rex$2,600.00
A very rare, High Quality Tyrannosaurus rex tooth. This tooth measures 1-1/2". The enamel has very good color and patina with some root etching. 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., Garfield Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - a Riker frame display is included.
DT10 SIZE: 1-1/2" (Base: 7/8" x 5/8")
Note - Adding 8 T. rex teeth in March 2024. Link to T. rex teeth --> T. rex teeth
Learn More - Tyrannosaur tooth$2,475.00
A Top Quality Tyrannosaur tooth from the late Cretaceous (Campanian) in northern North America. An October Fossil of the Month. Please note that this tooth could Albertosaurus, Gorgosaurus or Daspletosaurus - see Detailed Discussion below. This tooth measures 2-3/8" - an excellent Tyrannosaur tooth. The enamel is high quality with excellent color. Anterior serrations and posterior serrations are excellent. Serrated to the tip. Note - the top has some minor planting etching and there is one natural wear facet on the side (very typical for the Campanian Tyrannosaurs). No cracks, repair or restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Judith River Fm., McCone Co., Montana. Probably an excellent Gorgosaurus tooth based on size and roundness of the tooth cross-section. Also found at a site that produced a Gorgosaurus skeleton. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent BIG tooth.
DY04 SIZE: 2-3/8" (Base: 7/8" x 5/8")
Note - Added 14 new Tyrannosaur teeth in October 2021. Link to Tyrannosaur teeth catalog.
Learn More - Nanotyrannus lancensis$2,450.00
An EXTRA LARGE, TOP QUALITY Nanotyrannus lancensis tooth from the western US. A June Fossil of the Month. This tooth measures 2-3/16" (straight line). The enamel is very good quality. The anterior and posterior serrations are excellent. Wide base. No cracks. No repair or restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Powder River Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent collector's BIG Nano tooth. Note - a Riker display frame is included. You rarely see these BIG Nano teeth!
DN01 SIZE: 2-3/16" (Base: 7/8" x 1/2")
Note - Adding 16 Nanotyrannus teeth in June 2022 -> Link to Nano Teeth
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