Tar Pit Fossils Bird Bones in matrix

Tar Pit Fossils Bird Bones in matrixMisc bird bones in matrix were recovered from the Maricopa asphalt seep in Southern California in the 1960s and 70s. Obtaining tar pit fossils is nearly impossible today, unless from an old collection or from private property. George Lee, a prominent fossil collector collected and kept quite a bit of this material in his warehouse for decades. It wasnt until his estate was liquidated in the early 2000s that it saw the light of day again. This specimen

A once in a lifetime addition to any collection

or both remains a matter of paleontological discussion

Because each fossil forms in its own micro-environment

are available in this set

The Pisco Formation along Peru's coastal desert has produced some of the largest and most visually striking Megalodon teeth ever found — big

This authentic Globidents tooth was recovered from the phosphate deposits of the Oulad Abdoun/Khouribga Basin of Morocco

saw-like serrations and a clean cutting edge

highly specialized

right where grass and roots weave through the soil

The specimen has been repaired and gap filled — honest restoration work that is standard for fossils of this age

Look closely — some pieces even contain ancient plant or insect remains

The stand shown in the photograph is included