{"product_id":"0-8-ouranosaurus-fossil-tooth-cretaceous-age-iguanodontid-dinosaur-niger-06att10","title":"0.8\" Ouranosaurus Fossil Tooth Cretaceous Age Iguanodontid Dinosaur Niger","description":"\u003cp\u003eLocation: \u003cspan\u003eElrhaz Formation, Gadoufaoua, Tenere Desert, Niger, Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 0.4 Ounces \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTooth Dimensions: 0.8 Inches Long, 0.7 Inches Wide, 0.4 Inches Thick\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b45f06;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComes with a Free Display.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #21910a;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe item pictured is the one you will receive.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr id=\"horizontalrule\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOwn a remarkable piece of one of the most distinctive dinosaurs to ever walk the earth. This is a genuine, beautifully preserved fossil from \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(171, 94, 13);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOuranosaurus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e—a fascinating, sail-backed iguanodontian dinosaur. Discovered in the legendary Elrhaz Formation of Niger, Africa, this highly sought-after specimen dates back to the Early Cretaceous period, roughly 110 to 115 million years ago.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfrican dinosaur material is incredibly rare on the open market, making fossils from the Elrhaz Formation highly prized by collectors worldwide. This specimen offers a tangible connection to a lost, prehistoric ecosystem that was drastically different from the Sahara Desert we know today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Ouranosaurus (The Sail-Backed Iguanodont)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSpecies:\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eOuranosaurus nigeriensi\u003ci\u003es\u003c\/i\u003e (Iguanodontian Dinosaur)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTime Period:\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Early Cretaceous (Aptian\/Albian Stage) – Approx. 110-115 Million Years Ago\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLocation:\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Elrhaz Formation, Gadoufaoua, Ténéré Desert, Niger\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDiet:\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Herbivorous\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAuthenticity:\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e 100% Guaranteed by Fossil Age Minerals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOuranosaurus (meaning \"Brave Monitor Lizard\") was a large, herbivorous dinosaur closely related to the famous\u003cem\u003e Iguanodon\u003c\/em\u003e. Its most iconic feature was a tall, prominent \"sail\" running down its back and tail, supported by thick, elongated neural spines. Paleontologists debate the sail's purpose—it may have been used as a thermal radiator to survive the scorching Cretaceous climate, or as a vibrant display structure for mating and herd dominance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEquipped with a broad, duck-like beak and specialized thumb spikes, this fascinating iguanodont roamed the lush, ancient river deltas of prehistoric Niger. It shared its habitat with some of the most formidable predators in history, including giant, crocodile-like hunters like \u003ci\u003eSarcosuchus\u003c\/i\u003e (the famous \"SuperCroc\") and early spinosaurids.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Rare Collector's Treasure\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eBecause fossils from the African continent are much harder to source than typical North American material, acquiring a genuine \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eOuranosaurus\u003c\/span\u003e fossil is a unique opportunity. Whether you are an advanced paleontology enthusiast building a world-class collection, a museum curator, or someone looking for an extraordinary piece of natural history, this specimen represents a captivating chapter of Cretaceous Africa.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthenticity Guaranteed by Fossil Age Minerals\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWe take pride in offering only the highest quality, ethically sourced specimens. 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