1" Hadrosaur Dinosaur Tendon Fossil Lance Creek FM Cretaceous WY COA Display

Location: Lance Creek Formation, Wyoming (Private Land Origin)  

Weight: 0.4 Ounces

Dimensions: 1 Inch Long, 0.4 Inches Wide, 0.3 Inches Thick

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This is a genuine fossil.

Cretaceous Age, 83.6 - 70.6 million years old.

Probably an excellent Edmontosaurus Tendon, based on the location.

Name: Hadrosaurus

Type: Herbivore

Size: 7 to 8 meters in length.

During the Late Cretaceous period, around 80–78 million years ago, Hadrosaurus was a dominant hadrosaurid dinosaur in North America. This duck-billed herbivorous dinosaur weighed 2–4 tons and was primarily quadrupedal, though it could stand on hind limbs to access high vegetation or escape predators.

A key adaptation was its complex dental battery with up to 1,400 teeth, making Hadrosaurus highly efficient at processing tough plant material. Its forelimbs, while less robust, aided in standing and foraging. Anatomical comparisons with Kritosaurus and Edmontosaurus highlight evolutionary trends among herbivorous dinosaurs, showcasing the adaptive success of hadrosaurids.

With its duck-billed snout, specialized teeth, and versatile limbs, Hadrosaurus represents the diversity and sophistication of Late Cretaceous North American dinosaurs, offering insight into the evolutionary success of herbivorous dinosaurs and their role in prehistoric ecosystems.