{"product_id":"turtle-shell-fragment-hell-creek-formation-66-mya","title":"Turtle Shell Fragment — Hell Creek Formation (66 MYA)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis authentic fossil turtle shell fragment comes from the Hell Creek Formation of North Dakota and dates to the Late Cretaceous Period, approximately 66 million years ago. Freshwater turtles were common in the rivers, ponds, and wetlands of the Hell Creek ecosystem, living alongside the last dinosaurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe preserved shell displays the natural texture of the turtle’s armored carapace, formed from interlocking bony plates that provided protection against predators. Fossils like this help tell the story of the diverse aquatic life that thrived at the end of the Age of Dinosaurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen measures approximately 2 inches and is securely displayed in a museum-style Riker box with an informative label, making it an excellent piece for collectors, educators, or anyone interested in prehistoric reptiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecimen Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFossil turtle shell fragment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLate Cretaceous Period (~66 million years old)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHell Creek Formation, North Dakota\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate size: 2 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisplayed in a labeled Riker box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach fossil is ethically collected.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paleo Prairie ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47071774867610,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/5184\/0666\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_c315b32f-89a2-4d2f-b2af-ed22bd4db750.jpg?v=1770136821","url":"https:\/\/vgnxep-be.myshopify.com\/products\/turtle-shell-fragment-hell-creek-formation-66-mya","provider":"Paleo Prairie ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}