SAURORNITHOLESTES "RAPTOR" TOOTH

Hell Creek Formation - South Dakota (Harding County), U.S.A.

LATE CRETACEOUS PERIOD:  70 - 65 million years ago

Discovered in 1978 in North America, the dromaeosaur Saurornitholestes was found to have a much larger brain than most other "raptors".  At approximately 5 feet in length and weighing only around 30 pounds, its size was not intimidating.  Nevertheless, this dinosaur was extremely fast and most likely a very smart and ferocious predator.  The sickle-shaped claws on each foot and the hand claws are very thin and dramatically curved.  The hands of Saurornitholestes were well-adapted for grasping and its bones are hollow creating a very strong but lightweight frame for speed in running.  No doubt, to many other creatures living in the midst of Saurornitholestes, this was one swift and deadly meat-eater to avoid.

This Saurornitholestes dinosaur tooth is of an exceedingly RARE quality.  The images above show that this tooth is of a grade that is well beyond what is usually offered for public sale.  It possesses finely detailed and intact serrations.  Partial hairline age fissures are stable and in no way detract.  The enamel is a cool mix of grays and brown retaining its original gloss and luster.  There is no repair or restoration.  

For the rarity and uniqueness of this species, we highly recommend adding this top-grade example to your collection as this quality is always very limited in availability.

A SUPER EXAMPLE WITH DETAIL SELDOM SEEN IN THE MARKET OF THIS RAPTOR SPECIES!

.5" long along the leading curve

SOLD     DT6-006     INCLUDES DISPLAY BOX     Actual Item - One Only 

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