What dinosaur species are represented in the egg collection?

The collection includes a dinosaur egg replica of the Oviraptor egg from the Gobi Desert, a Hadrosaur fossil egg cast set in its original rock matrix, and an authentic Hypselosaurus eggshell fragment from Provence, France. Hypselosaurus is believed to be a small titanosaur sauropod from the Late Cretaceous. Each piece represents a distinct dinosaur group and nesting strategy.

Is the dinosaur eggshell fragment a real fossil?

Yes. The Hypselosaurus dinosaur eggshell is a genuine fossil - not a cast or reproduction. It is a real fragment of a 66-million-year-old titanosaur egg recovered from southern France, presented in an acrylic specimen jar inside a glass-topped riker display case with a certificate of authenticity. The layered shell architecture is visible under magnification.

How are the fossil egg casts displayed?

The Oviraptor dinosaur egg replica measures 6 in L x 2 in H and can be displayed on any flat surface. The Hadrosaur fossil egg cast measures 6 in L x 6 in W x 2 in H and is set in a rounded pedestal-like matrix that requires no stand - it sits naturally on any surface. Both are hand-cast in compound stone and weigh enough to be stable and substantial in display.

Collection: Dinosaur Eggs - Fossil Casts & Authentic Specimens

Our Dinosaur Eggs collection presents the most intimate objects in the prehistoric fossil record - eggs that survived 66 to 75 million years of geological time. It includes both museum-quality fossil egg casts in compound stone and a genuine authentic dinosaur eggshell fragment from Provence, France.

The Oviraptor dinosaur egg replica carries one of paleontology's most compelling stories: the rehabilitation of a species wrongly named 'egg thief' for nearly a century. The Hadrosaur fossil egg cast is set in its original matrix exactly as a field paleontologist would encounter it. The authentic dinosaur eggshell is a real Hypselosaurus specimen preserving the microscopic layered architecture of a titanosaur egg from the Late Cretaceous. Each dinosaur egg replica is hand-cast in compound stone in the USA and finished with an aged patina.

These fossil egg casts and authentic specimens connect collectors and students to one of the most biologically profound moments in prehistoric life.

Also in the Natural History Collection

Fossil Casts & Skeletal Reproductions · Authentic Fossil Specimens · Hominid | Human Series · Dinosaur Eggs · Natural History Education Kits · Minerals & Gems · Meteorites · Relics & Artifacts