{"product_id":"triceratops-frill-fragment-hell-creek-formation-66-million-years-ago-copy","title":"Triceratops Frill Fragment in Riker Box — Hell Creek Formation, North Dakota (66 MYA)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOwn a real piece of Triceratops.\u003c\/strong\u003e This authentic \u003cstrong\u003eTriceratops frill fragment\u003c\/strong\u003e (about 1½ inches) comes from the \u003cstrong\u003eHell Creek Formation of North Dakota\u003c\/strong\u003e and is about \u003cstrong\u003e66 million years old\u003c\/strong\u003e. It comes displayed in a labeled Riker box, ready for a shelf, desk or classroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEach fragment is unique.\u003c\/strong\u003e The photos are an example only. The actual fragment you receive will differ, but will be of similar size and quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe frill formed part of the massive bony shield that protected the neck of this three-horned giant of the Late Cretaceous, and may have been used for display, defense or communication within the herd. Its preserved texture shows the distinctive vascular patterns characteristic of Triceratops bone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA great gift for fossil collectors, dinosaur lovers, kids, teachers and anyone who wants a real Triceratops fossil at an accessible price.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecimen Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecies: Triceratops horridus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecimen: Frill fragment (about 1½ inches); photos are an example\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\u003eIs this a real Triceratops fossil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is a genuine fossil from the Hell Creek Formation of North Dakota, not a cast or a replica.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill I get the exact fragment in the photos?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The photos are an example. Your fragment will differ but will be of similar size and quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a Triceratops frill?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe frill is the large bony shield at the back of a Triceratops skull, protecting its neck.\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 Cretaceous, just before the dinosaurs went extinct.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paleo Prairie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67982500823194,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/5184\/0666\/files\/1000022723.jpg?v=1793149471","url":"https:\/\/paleoprairie.myshopify.com\/products\/triceratops-frill-fragment-hell-creek-formation-66-million-years-ago-copy","provider":"Paleo Prairie ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}