{"product_id":"authentic-triceratops-frill-piece-3-4-in-x-2-4-in-hell-creek-formation","title":"Triceratops Frill fossil - 3.4 in x 2.4 in - Hell Creek Formation","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis is an authentic fragment from the edge of the iconic bony frill of a \u003cstrong\u003eTriceratops\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most famous and recognizable dinosaurs of all time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTriceratops was a massive herbivorous ceratopsian with three prominent facial horns, a powerful parrot-like beak, and an enormous bony frill that protected its neck. This impressive shield was likely used for defense against predators such as Tyrannosaurus rex, as well as for display and species recognition. These giants roamed the floodplains of what is now North America during the final days of the Late Cretaceous (~68–66 million years ago), right up until the K-Pg mass extinction event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis specimen comes from the renowned Hell Creek Formation in the Powderville area of Montana — classic dinosaur country known for its exceptionally preserved Late Cretaceous fossils, including Triceratops, Edmontosaurus, and T. rex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen Highlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authentic edge fragment of a Triceratops frill, showing the characteristic architecture of the bony shield with natural texture and extremely well-preserved blood grooves (with potential fossilized blood vessels)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.4 inches × 2.4 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor \u0026amp; Preservation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beautiful natural tan to dark brown mineralization with an attractive patina and excellent surface detail typical of Hell Creek fossils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid, well-preserved fragment with no repairs or restoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hell Creek Formation, Late Cretaceous, Powderville area, Montana (legally collected from private land)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity Guarantee:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% genuine Triceratops fossil, personally acquired from a trusted paleontologist who collects in the Hell Creek Formation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay: \u003c\/strong\u003ecomes with a custom display stand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBonus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes a custom information card featuring Triceratops facts, geological context, and a human size reference to help visualize the massive scale of these animals (adults reached 25–30 feet long and weighed 6–12 tons!).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTriceratops frill fragments like this provide a fascinating and tangible connection to the Age of Dinosaurs — a direct piece of the enormous bony shield that once protected one of the most iconic creatures to ever walk the Earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePerfect for paleontology collections, natural history displays, educational use, cabinets of curiosity, or as a unique and meaningful gift for any dinosaur enthusiast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFeel free to reach out with any questions about this specimen or for additional photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eShips securely packaged with care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThank you for supporting ethical fossil collecting!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Jurassic Outpost","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50646652518647,"sku":null,"price":109.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0930\/8835\/0455\/files\/IMG-4721.heic?v=1775447462","url":"https:\/\/www.thejurassicoutpost.com\/products\/authentic-triceratops-frill-piece-3-4-in-x-2-4-in-hell-creek-formation","provider":"The Jurassic Outpost","version":"1.0","type":"link"}