Terrific Triceratops Frill Fossil - Authentic Hell Creek Pocket Specimen

The bony frill of Triceratops is one of the most distinctive structures in the dinosaur fossil record - a broad, ornate cranial extension that served functions from species recognition to combat protection. The Triceratops is one of the most iconic dinosaurs of the Mesozoic and one of the last to appear in the Cretaceous fossil record, existing just two million years before the K-Pg extinction event. This authentic Triceratops frill fossil is a real fossil fragment from the Hell Creek Formation of South Dakota, presented in a pocket-sized collector's box.

A Pocket-Sized Piece of Prehistoric History

This is not a cast. This is a genuine Triceratops frill fossil fragment, over 66 million years old, presented in a compact black charm box with a folding information and illustration card. The specimen measures 0.5 in to 0.75 in and is ideal for on-the-go collectors or as an entry point into authentic dinosaur fossil collecting.

The Authentic Triceratops Frill Fossil as a Gift or Collectible

Triceratops walked on four legs with a beak-like mouth and three horns on its head - two large brow horns and a shorter nasal horn - and its frill may have been used for display, thermoregulation, or both. A fragment of that frill is a tangible connection to one of the most recognizable animals ever to live. Each specimen includes a Mini Museum certificate of authenticity and informational display card. Explore more in our Prehistoric Collection and our Natural History Collection.

Product Details

• SKU: 80-112-0459-201-40
• Specimen size: 0.5 in to 0.75 in
• Formation: Hell Creek Formation, South Dakota
• Display: Black charm box with folding information and illustration card
• Includes: Certificate of authenticity
• Note: This specimen cannot be returned or exchanged.