{"product_id":"lambeosaurus-rib-bone-cross-section-judith-river-formation-river-walker-minerals","title":"Lambeosaurus Rib Bone Cross Section- Judith River Formation | River Walker Minerals","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocale\u003c\/strong\u003e: Judith River Formation, Montana, USA 🇺🇸 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge\u003c\/strong\u003e: Late Cretaceous (~75 million years old)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 45g | 2 x 1.2 x 0.7 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis specimen is a section of rib bone attributed to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLambeosaurus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a duck-billed dinosaur that lived during the Late Cretaceous. The cut surface beautifully reveals the internal structure of the bone, showing the natural network of chambers and trabeculae that once helped support these massive animals while keeping their skeletons relatively lightweight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLambeosaurus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e belonged to the hadrosaur family, a group of highly successful herbivorous dinosaurs known for their elaborate hollow head crests. These crests may have been used for communication, species recognition, and even producing sounds. Growing up to 30 feet in length, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLambeosaurus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e would have lived alongside horned dinosaurs, tyrannosaurs, crocodilians, and countless other animals that inhabited the lush floodplains of what is now Montana.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Judith River Formation is one of North America’s most important fossil-bearing deposits and preserves a fascinating snapshot of life roughly 75 million years ago. Bone sections such as this provide a rare opportunity to examine the remarkable internal architecture that allowed dinosaurs to achieve such impressive sizes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith both the weathered outer cortex and exposed interior visible, this piece offers an interesting cross-section of prehistoric anatomy and makes a unique addition to any dinosaur or natural history collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all photos and videos carefully. You will receive this exact piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"River Walkers Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52026732249384,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/6609\/0024\/files\/C3E73DE3-4B84-4856-ADEA-6AC532183CC1.jpg?v=1782174960","url":"https:\/\/riverwalkersminerals.com\/products\/lambeosaurus-rib-bone-cross-section-judith-river-formation-river-walker-minerals","provider":"River Walkers Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}