{"product_id":"triceratops-jaw-fragment-1-84-hell-creek-formation-montana","title":"Triceratops Jaw Fragment – 1.84\" – Hell Creek Formation, Montana","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an authentic jaw fragment from \u003cem\u003eTriceratops\u003c\/em\u003e, the iconic three-horned ceratopsian that dominated the landscapes of Late Cretaceous North America approximately 68–66 million years ago. \u003cem\u003eTriceratops\u003c\/em\u003e possessed powerful jaws equipped with batteries of shearing teeth, allowing it to process the tough vegetation of its era — cycads, palms, and other hardy Cretaceous plants that required significant mechanical force to break down.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis specimen measures \u003cstrong\u003e1.84 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e and has received \u003cstrong\u003eno repairs or restoration\u003c\/strong\u003e, preserving its complete fossil integrity. Jaw elements from \u003cem\u003eTriceratops\u003c\/em\u003e are less commonly encountered than isolated teeth or horn cores, as the relatively thin bone of the mandible is more susceptible to fragmentation during fossilization and collection. This piece offers a direct window into the feeding apparatus of one of the most recognizable dinosaurs ever discovered.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen Highlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authentic \u003cem\u003eTriceratops\u003c\/em\u003e jaw fragment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.84 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e No repairs or restoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hell Creek Formation, Late Cretaceous (~68–66 million years ago), Montana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSource:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acquired from a trusted paleontologist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity Guarantee:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% genuine dinosaur fossil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTriceratops\u003c\/em\u003e shared its world with \u003cem\u003eTyrannosaurus rex\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eEdmontosaurus\u003c\/em\u003e, and the last great dinosaur communities before the K-Pg extinction event that ended the Mesozoic Era. Feel free to reach out with any questions about this specimen or for additional photos. Ships securely packaged with care. Thank you for supporting ethical fossil collecting!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Jurassic Outpost","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51212380602615,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0930\/8835\/0455\/files\/IMG_9733.jpg?v=1790322278","url":"https:\/\/www.thejurassicoutpost.com\/products\/triceratops-jaw-fragment-1-84-hell-creek-formation-montana","provider":"The Jurassic Outpost","version":"1.0","type":"link"}