{"product_id":"triceratops-frill-fossil-hell-creek-formation","title":"Triceratops Frill fossil - Hell Creek Formation","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis is an authentic fragment from 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 dinosaur equipped with three 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 \u003cem\u003eTyrannosaurus rex\u003c\/em\u003e, as well as for display and species recognition. These giants roamed North America during the final days of the Late Cretaceous period, approximately 68–66 million years ago, right up to the K-Pg mass extinction event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSourced from the renowned Hell Creek Formation in the Powderville area of Montana, this fossil comes from ancient floodplain and river environments that preserve some of the best Late Cretaceous fossils in the world.\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\u003cb\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/b\u003e7.80 inches at its widest point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay\u003c\/strong\u003e: Comes with a custom metal stand\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 Montana area (legally collected from private land)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity Guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e: 100% genuine Triceratops fossil, acquired directly 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 with 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 offer a tangible connection to the Age of Dinosaurs — imagine holding a piece of the protective shield that once belonged to one of the most recognizable 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":50865386914039,"sku":null,"price":489.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0930\/8835\/0455\/files\/IMG-6462.heic?v=1781590350","url":"https:\/\/www.thejurassicoutpost.com\/products\/triceratops-frill-fossil-hell-creek-formation","provider":"The Jurassic Outpost","version":"1.0","type":"link"}