Fossil Turtle Shell in Riker Box — Hell Creek Formation, North Dakota (66 MYA)

Own a real piece of the last age of the dinosaurs. This authentic fossil turtle shell fragment was collected from the Hell Creek Formation of North Dakota and dates to the Late Cretaceous, about 66 million years ago. It is displayed in a labeled Riker display box, ready for a shelf, desk or classroom.

Each piece is unique. Size, color and species vary from piece to piece (most are softshell turtles), so no two boxes are exactly alike. Pieces are about 1–2 inches. The photos show an example, and your fossil may differ in shape and color.

Freshwater turtles were common in the rivers, ponds and wetlands of the Hell Creek ecosystem, living alongside T. rex, Triceratops and the other last dinosaurs. The shell fragment shows the natural texture of the turtle's bony carapace, built from interlocking plates that protected it from predators.

A great gift for fossil collectors, dinosaur fans, teachers, homeschoolers and anyone curious about prehistoric life. It's an affordable way to hold a genuine Cretaceous fossil.

Specimen Details

• Fossil turtle shell fragment (color, size and species vary)
• Age: Late Cretaceous, ~66 million years old
• Location: Hell Creek Formation, North Dakota, USA
• Approximate size: 1–2 inches
• Displayed in a Riker box with a Paleo Prairie information label
• Ethically collected on private land with the landowner's permission and under the oversight of an academic team