{"product_id":"terrific-triceratops-frill-pocket-fossil","title":"Terrific Triceratops Frill Fossil - Authentic Hell Creek Pocket Specimen","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe bony frill of \u003cstrong\u003eTriceratops\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic Triceratops frill fossil\u003c\/strong\u003e is a real fossil fragment from the Hell Creek Formation of South Dakota, presented in a pocket-sized collector's box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Pocket-Sized Piece of Prehistoric History\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Authentic Triceratops Frill Fossil as a Gift or Collectible\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTriceratops 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/collections\/era-prehistoric-art-collection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ePrehistoric Collection\u003c\/a\u003e and our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/collections\/natural-history-collection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eNatural History Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80-112-0459-201-40\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 in to 0.75 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hell Creek Formation, South Dakota\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black charm box with folding information and illustration card\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Certificate of authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e This specimen cannot be returned or exchanged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Mini Museum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43171400614001,"sku":"80-112-0459-201-40","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/0537\/files\/triceratops-frill-charm-box-MAIN-002_38232a3a-f471-43cf-8fcb-e51bce7b89bf.jpg?v=1777052969","url":"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/products\/terrific-triceratops-frill-pocket-fossil","provider":"Museumize.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}