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Hi all! Very new to fossils, but hope to be stickin' around long term! While on a trip to Traverse City, MI this past weekend, I came across what appeared to be an amazing Moroccan crocodile skull fossil specimen (pics attached) at a mineral, fossil, and jewelry shop. The seller agreed to sell it for at a discount with guaranteed authenticity. I excitedly posted it on a fossil subreddit when I got home, and was immediately informed this specimen was an obvious fake from Morocco, and that Moroccan fossils are often fakes. One user specified the skull was likely constructed with sand, glue, and plaster, and the teeth are real fossil mosasaur teeth (stating isolated teeth were common from the late Maastrichtian, 66-67 Ma.) and they are placed in plaster skulls to scam tourists. He also said the general texture is off (appears to be sculpted sand in plaster), the skull lacks sutures, it has incorrect anatomy for the species they were attempting to recreate, and the top and bottom jaw should not be fused as they appear in this fossil. I'm ashamed I didn't catch any of this, as I'm a Research Scientist by trade who taught anatomy in grad school. Rookie mistake. I notified the seller of all of this, and he insists it's 100% authentic and that the dealer he purchased it from has never sold him a fake fossil in 10+ years. I am going to send him this thread, so could any members please chime in and confirm that this is indeed a very fake fossil Moroccan croc skull, or correct me of it isn't? I truly wish it was real, it's so dang cool! Thanks!
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Hi guys, my dad found this and says it's a fossilized dinosaur head embedded in this rock, my family and friends are doubtful. He found this a few days ago and had me convinced enough to dig it up. I am unsure whether or not this is just a cool looking rock that happens to look like a dinosaur head, or if it is actually a fossilized head embedded in this rock. Found in Munster Ireland, you can make out what seems to be a eye socket, mouth, and just has the general shape of what you would expect a dinosaur head look like on one side. The other side is all rock and on the bottom it looks like what could be the base of it's head (if it is what he says it is and not a rock) Any help would be greatly appreciated 182531489_VID-20210907-WA0003(1).mp4
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Hi everyone, I have the most amazing story that happend this morning. I went to deliver something to a client of mine, not expecting anything a bit sleepy on the way over there, I drove up to hes amazing house drive trough , and hes secretary showed me the way. I unload the car with my delivery, and she opens the door of the castle... locks and keys sounding for a while, a big wooden door opens.. And there it was.. A full size skull of the Triceratops, just.. amazing. I was stunned. I almost dropped my stuff, I stared at it so long, still shaking from this. It looked so amazing, beyond cool. Its really massive to see in real life, it was so well preserved it even had most of its black tooth. I touched it lol, I had too, sure you will understand. Anyway I wanted to share this story with all of you. I really wish I could show you the photo and share this with everyone, but Its not allowed because of the privacy of the client. I just can't believe what I have witnessed. Cheers & nice day to everyone! Egon
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Sabre-toothed Cat skull real?
JJB posted a topic in Is It Real? How to Recognize Fossil Fabrications
Hello everyone, This is my first post on this forum. I've found this impressive Sabre-toothed cat skull for sale. Can you help me to identify this fossil and if it is genuine? It said to have less than 10% restoration on the maxilla and around 25 to 30% on the jaw. Any comment or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks!
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I acquired this fascinating fossil at the recent show. My first reptile bones. The dealer said it is from Morocco and of the same age (and matrix) as the mosasaur jaw sets he had next to it. But he wasn’t sure if it was a baby mosasaur or a different species of smaller aquatic reptile. I’m pretty sure TFF can answer these questions I have. 1) Is this a baby mosasaur or a different species (if so what species)? 2) Can you identify the visible bones? 3) Is it worth it or feasible to attempt to reveal more of this fossil? 4) If so, what special procedures/tools would be necessary to prep this fossil to reveal more skull?
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Found these pieces sitting together today and I’m wondering if they might be pieces of a ceratopsian skull. Don’t seem to fit together so they might not be from the same dinosaur. They have similar texture to other ceratopsian skull bones I have including a lacrimal and frill pieces, but I might be off on that assumption. Dinosaur park fm. I’ll also toss this in too, though I haven’t cleaned it at all so it might be hard to ID. It’s a separate piece, and was so weird I couldn’t leave it behind.
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This was recovered near a gold mine in western Montana. I have absolutely no idea what it is. any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
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I am just driving back from a fantastic 5 day collecting trip in Southeastern Montana. I had the opportunity to collect on a private ranch that had not been heavily hunted for several years. Our group made quite a few interesting finds. I am hoping that someone on the forum might be able to assist in identifying this unusual bone. It is definitely theropod and based on the size, likely tyrannosaur. It appears to be a portion of the skull but I am having trouble matching it up. I apologize for the lousy pictures in advance. The bone measures approximately 5-6 inches.
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My wife found this chunk of bone at Myrtle Beach, SC yesterday evening. I think it is a skull fragment. Can anyone confirm or deny and maybe identify a species? Thanks The photos are from both sides of the bone. #1,4,&5 are what I'm calling interior.
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From the album: Late Jurassic plesiosaurs from the Volga
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From the album: Late Jurassic ichthyosaurs from the Volga
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From the album: Late Jurassic ichthyosaurs from the Volga
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Massive Spinosaurus Claw and Skull
Phos_01 posted a topic in Is It Real? How to Recognize Fossil Fabrications
Hello everyone, as im following up on my previous post while im on vacation someone tipped me to visit a local Fossil shop in a small town. So they have a massive Spinosaur Skull displayed and what interests me the most a huge claw with bone. sadly i had a language barrier and someone from my friends translated a bit for me. The shop owner was not very friendly and seemed a little suspicious with my questions ‘are they authentic’ and ‘where lies there origin’. He then told me they are purely authentic and that he was doing this for 35 years. He took it personal that I asked him this. Once I revealed my collection he was like oh this guy knows a bit about Fossils. What fascinated me the most about this story is the fact that he then told me these were found locally in a place in France named Pourrieres. A hidden private property place were only 3 people know about. I was like what ? I thought they only lived in Egypt / Marokko etc. Very interesting. Does anyone know about this? anyway the claw is calling my name , it wants me to take it home lol. But it does not come for free, quite te opposite. So it would be very apreciate if you guys could let me in on your opinion about authenticity / quality. As im still a new collector that just started this amazing hobby. Curious to your thoughts! thanks best regards, Phos_
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Hello everyone! Im new here, and this is my first post. Apologies if I miswrite or post in this channel. I have just started my Fossil collection, im completely fascinated by them. Below I've posted some photos of the ones I got so far. Any opinions are welcome! 2x Carcharodon tooth, one small one big 2 x Spinosaurus 2 x Megalodon tooth the darker brown one was my first tooth. It measures 13.5 cm. The lighter one is my newest its sized at 15.5 cm. These will be getting better stands, to display them they are being made. Im in the lookout for other great pieces, as I would like to have 1-4 pieces for the same Fossil. It was actually a person on this forum who inspired me to build a collection due to the fantastic display of them. My dream would be to acquire a Tyrranosaur-Rex tooth, A claw from the raptor, or Spinosaurus, or any kind and perhaps a Mosasaurus skull. And a smaller great color looking Megalodon tooth, and perhaps others. Best, Phos_01
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This fossil is from the province of Mahazanga, Madagascar. I looked up some data that may be late Cretaceous strata. Excuse me, is it a skull? Is it a dinosaur bone? Thank you for your answers.
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I found this on the beach in Englewood Florida. I have 2 of them but this one is a bit bigger.
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Hello my name is Bobster and I'm just looking for some answers on a skull of friend found in a dry creekbed 7 miles north of San Marcos, Texas
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ok let me start by saying I have no knowledge in this area at all. Now let me give you some background on this. I had 30 huge dump truck loads of dirt brought to my home by my friend. He told me this dirt came from 25 ft down in like the sedimentary layer which he thought was part of the intercoastal waterway at 1 time long long ago. But it is full of bones of all sorts of stuff. This one though I'd like to know what it is. If you could help me I'd appreciate it. Then if you want I'll show you some stuff that will blow your mind and some stuff which you won't believe but is factual.
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Found in the scollard formation. I thought it appears to be skull material, but would obviously only be a small portion if so. @Troodon
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I am unable to identify these pieces from my grandad's collection. He is now unable to clearly see and so sadly couldn't identify it. It must be something, he was a zoologist and the shale meant enough to have a crack repaired. Parts look like bones to me. I'd love to get these identified so I can prep them, making them clearer so he can see them clearer again.
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Psittacosaurus fossils are really hard to find on the web currently so am looking to trade my fossils for a psittacosaurus skull of a psittacosaurus here's the fossils I am trading The oreodont skull and the spinosaurus also come with a certificate This is a oreodont skull from South Dakota it has a little restoration A nice 4.7 inch spinosaurus tooth ...and this is a ceratopsian Epoccipital from Powder River, Montana
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Articulated Psittacosaurus, near complete, display ready
sneakyelf posted a topic in Member-to-Member Fossil Trades
Here is a ready-to-display psittacosaurus on a custom built armature that I am willing to trade for something special. All bones displayed are real bone, no repros to fill in gaps. Total length just over 36 inches. All bones are attached to the armature reversibly (museum wax, wire, string). The base is black walnut. The framework is welded steel. IT is sitting on a placemat for size reference. I have a second psittacosaurus that is not mounted, the bones are redder in color, and it was previously mounted with many glued joints. That one is almost four feet long and needs some work to make it look as nice as this mounted one. I'd trade that one too. Here in the States since 1990s. Please feel free to ask any questions.
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Found with dogung bones, sharks teeth, dear toe bones and a claw of some sort. I have the missing pieces of skull and both mandibles
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Is this a real turtle fossil?
Sagittarius posted a topic in Is It Real? How to Recognize Fossil Fabrications
Hello everyone, I found a turtle skull for sale. Unfortunately I am not experienced enough to tell if it's a real skull. What do you think? Many thanks in advance.
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Hi my son has this skull. His Grandad found it for him as he loves collecting bones and fossils. Could anyone help us to identify this skull for him?
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