{"product_id":"ankylosaurus-osteoderm","title":"Ankylosaurus Osteoderm in Riker Box — Real Dinosaur Armor Fossil, Hell Creek Formation, North Dakota (66 MYA)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOwn a real piece of dinosaur armor.\u003c\/strong\u003e This authentic \u003cstrong\u003eAnkylosaurus osteoderm\u003c\/strong\u003e was collected from the \u003cstrong\u003eHell Creek Formation of North Dakota\u003c\/strong\u003e and dates to the Late Cretaceous, about \u003cstrong\u003e66 million years ago\u003c\/strong\u003e. It comes displayed in a labeled Riker box, ready for a shelf, desk or classroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is the exact piece you will receive.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a one-of-a-kind specimen, so what you see in the photos is what ships. Only one is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnkylosaurus was one of the most heavily armored dinosaurs that ever lived, a tank-like plant-eater that shared the Hell Creek landscape with T. rex and Triceratops. Its back and sides were covered in osteoderms, bony plates embedded in the skin that formed a protective shield against predators. Armor plates are much less common than teeth or bone fragments, which makes this a standout piece for any collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA great gift for fossil collectors, dinosaur lovers, kids, teachers and anyone who loves armored dinosaurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecimen Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecies: Ankylosaurus (see note below)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecimen: Osteoderm (bony armor plate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge: Late Cretaceous, ~66 million years old\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormation: Hell Creek Formation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocation: North Dakota, USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplayed in a labeled Riker box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEthically collected on private land with the landowner's permission and under the oversight of an academic team\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is an osteoderm?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn osteoderm is a bony plate that grows inside the skin. Armored dinosaurs like Ankylosaurus used them as protection, and they are the pieces that make up a dinosaur's armor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a real fossil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. This is a genuine fossil from the Hell Creek Formation of North Dakota. It is not a cast or a replica.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow old is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout 66 million years old, from the very end of the Late Cretaceous, just before the dinosaurs went extinct.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do I receive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe exact specimen shown in the photos, displayed in a labeled Riker box.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere was it found?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the Hell Creek Formation of North Dakota, on private land with the landowner's permission and under the oversight of an academic team.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: This osteoderm might belong to a nodosaur, a close armored relative of Ankylosaurus. Ankylosaurus have been found in this area.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paleo Prairie ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67622430441626,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/5184\/0666\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_58ad9ac5-f2ed-4511-9757-be67ce96a5a1.jpg?v=1792949889","url":"https:\/\/vgnxep-be.myshopify.com\/products\/ankylosaurus-osteoderm","provider":"Paleo Prairie ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}