Spinosaurus Tooth Pendant

The Spinosaurus(“Spine Lizard”) is a genus of Spinosaurid dinosaur which inhabited North Africa between the Cenomanian and Late Cretaceous Period. The first complete fossil profile of the Spinosaurus was discovered in 1912 by German Paleontologist Ersnt Stromer. These remains were unfortunately destroyed in World War II during the allied bombing campaign of Dresden. 

Recent estimates of the creature suggest it had length of 46 feet, and weighed 8.2 tons, making the Spinosaurus one of the largest terrestrial carnivores ever to walk the earth. Most modern researchers support the thesis that the Spinosaurus was a semiaquatic dinosaur which ate both land and aquatic animals. There are a number of physiological features of the Spinosaurus skeleton which supports this thesis, such as high density bones allowing for buoyancy control, and a paddle like tail shape which was used for underwater propulsion. 

In fact, its habitat of swamps and tidal plains is one of the main reasons why Spinosaurus teeth are one of the most common dinosaur fossils available to the market for casual collectors. It is well known among paleontologists that muddy areas preserve fossils the best, as the mud creates a mold as the dinosaur’s bones sink in. 

Our ethically sourced fossils come from the Kem Kem beds in Morocco, where our suppliers go out into the desert and collect these artifacts by hand.

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You will receive the exact Spinosaurus tooth pendant as shown in the photos.

Like many of our fossil items, these teeth come from the Kem Kem beds of Morocco, a Geological formation known for its abundant fossils. The region was once a lush, river-dominated delta, characterized by sprawling waterways, floodplains, and forests. This unique environment served as a crossroads between freshwater and terrestrial ecosystems, creating a thriving habitat for a wide variety of species.

Fossils from the Kem Kem Beds are remarkably common and widely available due to a combination of geological, environmental, and socioeconomic factors. This unique fossil hotspot in southeastern Morocco offers a rich supply of specimens, and the region's historical approach to fossil collection and trade has made these fossils accessible to researchers, collectors, and enthusiasts worldwide. The sheer abundance of these fossils permits widespread private collection for a relatively low cost.