Ankylosaurs
Ankylosaurs and the Nodosaurs, their cousins, are the familiar armored dinosaurs from the late Cretaceous period. They were covered with osteoderms or boney plates of protective armor, and the Ankylosaurs had a clubbed tail for added defense. The Ankylosaurs and the Nodosaurs were large. Ankylosaurus, the largest Ankylosaur, reached lengths up to 30 feet and weight to 17000 lbs. Edmontonia, a Nodosaur, reached lengths of 22 feet and weighed up to 7000 lbs. These dinosaurs were built close to the ground, wide barrel-chested, and quadrupedal. You can see them referred as the “tanks” of the dinosaur world, and would be quite challenging for a Tyrannosaur or raptor to attack; especially, the Ankylosaurs with their club tails. Many Tyrannosaurs including Tyrannosaurus rex have been found with broken and healed leg fractures. Those dinosaurs may have survived an encounter with an Ankylosaur.
Ankylosaurs and the Nodosaurs were herbivores. They had good sized teeth for cutting or nipping low lying vegetation. Today, we find their fossilized teeth, osteoderms (armor plates), and bones. We have a great assortment of Ankylosaurus fossils for sale. Note – Ankylosaurus was a rare species composing of only 1% of the dinosaurs species found in the Hell Creek Formation. Authenticity guaranteed.
Species include the following –
Ankylosaurus magniventris – the largest Ankylosaur, Hell Creek Formation; 67-66 mya
Denversaurus schlessmani - a nodosaurid ankylosaurian dinosaur, Hell Creek Formation; 67-66 mya
Euplocephalus tutus – an Ankylosaur, Judith River / Two Medicine / Horseshoe Canyon Fm.; 76-75 mya
Edmontia rugosidens – a Nodosaur, Judith River / Two Medicine / Horseshoe Canyon Fm.; 77-69 mya
- Nodosaur Body Spike - Judith River$3,250.00
An ultra rare, Top Quality Judith River Nodosaur body spike from the late Cretaceous of North America. AJune Fossil of the Month. The Campanian age Nodosaurs grew to 22 feet and 6000 pounds, and a body covered with this bony armor with body spikes along the edge of the body (see Edmontonia photo). Edmontonia is the named Two Medicine Fm. Nodosaur which is a good proxy to the currently undescribed Judith River Fm. Nodosaur. The bone is excellent quality with excellent color / patina. A complete side armor spike from a large Nodosaur. ~72 MYA. Note - there is less than 10% professional restoration in small areas for aesthetic purposes at the base. Legally collected on private land in the Judith River Fm., Hill Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. An ultra rare collector's quality Ankylosaur body spike. I have only seen two of the spikes available in the market place. Incredibly rare and super cool. It was found in the 1940s!
DK29 SIZE: 5-1/2" (Base: 3" x 2-3/8")
Note - Adding 9 new Ankylosaur - Nodosaur fossils in Juine 2024. Link to Ankylosaur fossils catalog.
Learn More - Ankylosaurus scute$1,175.00
An EXTRA LARGE, Top Quality Ankylosaurus osteoderm (bony armor plate) from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. A June Fossil of the Month. Ankylosaurus magniventris was the largest Ankylosaur which grew to 30 feet and 17000 pounds, and a body covered with this bony armor. A complete body osteoderm plate from an adult Ankylosaurus. The bone is excellent quality with excellent color and patina. Typical hydrations cracks only. No restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Garfield Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. A fantastic collector's quality Ankylosaur osteoderm.
DK25 SIZE: 5-1/2" x 5-1/4"
Note - Adding 9 new Ankylosaur - Nodosaur fossils in June 2024. Link to Ankylosaur fossils catalog.
Learn More - Ankylosaurus scute$925.00
An ultra rare, LARGE Top Quality Ankylosaurus osteoderm (bony armor plate) from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. A January Fossil of the Month. Ankylosaurus magniventris was the largest Ankylosaur which grew to 30 feet and 17000 pounds, and a body covered with this bony armor. A complete body osteoderm plate from an adult Ankylosaurus with exceptional surface articulation. The bone is the best quality with excellent color and patina. A nice high ridge across the top shown in the first photo. Incredible perservation. No cracks or restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Lance Creek Fm., Niobrara Co., Wyoming. Authenticity guaranteed. A special collector's quality Ankylosaur osteoderm. I do not see large top quality ostederms very often.
DK22 SIZE: 3-3/4" x 2-5/8"
Note - Adding 16 new Ankylosaur - Nodosaur fossils in January 2023. Link to Ankylosaur fossils catalog.
Learn More - Denversaurus scute$850.00
An EXTRA LARGE, High Quality Denversaurus schlessmani osteoderm (bony armor plate) from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. An August Fossil of the Month. Denversaurus schlessmani was the Nodosaur which grew to 20 feet and 6000 pounds, and a body covered with this heavy bony armor. Nodosaur armor plates are thicker than the Ankylosaur plates. A complete body osteoderm plate from an adult Denversaurus. The bone is excellent quality with excellent color / patina. No cracks or restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Lance Creek Fm., Niobrara Co., Wyoming. Authenticity guaranteed. A collector's quality Nodosaur osteoderm. I do not see large ostederms very often.
DK21 SIZE: 5-1/2" x 4-1/2"
Note - Adding 10 new Ankylosaur - Nodosaur fossils in Auugust 2021. Link to Ankylosaur fossils catalog.
Learn More - Ankylosaurus scute$750.00
A LARGE, Top Quality Ankylosaurus osteoderm (bony armor plate) from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. Ankylosaurus magniventris was the largest Ankylosaur which grew to 30 feet and 17000 pounds, and a body covered with this bony armor. A complete body osteoderm plate from an adult Ankylosaurus. The bone is excellent quality with excellent color and patina. Typical hydrations cracks only. No restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Garfield Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. A fantastic collector's quality Ankylosaur osteoderm.
DK25 SIZE: 4-1/2" x 4-1/2"
Note - Adding 9 new Ankylosaur - Nodosaur fossils in June 2024. Link to Ankylosaur fossils catalog.
Learn More - Denversaurus scute$695.00
A LARGE, Top Quality Denversaurus schlessmani osteoderm (bony armor plate) from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. Denversaurus schlessmani was the Nodosaur which grew to 20 feet and 6000 pounds, and a body covered with this heavy bony armor. Nodosaur armor plates are thicker than the Ankylosaur plates. A near complete body osteoderm plate from an adult Denversaurus with excellent surface articulation. The bone is excellent quality with excellent color / patina. No cracks or restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Lance Creek Fm., Niobrara Co., Wyoming. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent collector's quality Nodosaur osteoderm. I do not see large top quality ostederms very often.
DK24 SIZE: 4-1/8" x 3-1/4"
Note - Adding 10 new Ankylosaur - Nodosaur fossils in Auugust 2021. Link to Ankylosaur fossils catalog.
Learn More - Ankylosaurus$650.00
An ultra rare, Top Quality Ankylosaurus magniventris rooted tooth from the late Cretaceous of North America. A June Fossil of the Month. Ankylosaurus magniventris was the largest Ankylosaur which grew to 30 feet and 17000 pounds. Note - These incredibly sized dinosaurs had small teeth and this rooted tooth is from a juvenile Ankylosaurus. The enamel is the highest quality with excellent color / patina. The crown has no wear facet. No cracks or restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Powder River Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent collector's quality Ankylosaur tooth. Note - tooth comes with the gem case pictured. Rooted Ankylosaurus teeth are quite rare.
DK11 SIZE: 1/4" (1/8" wide)
Note - Adding 9 new Ankylosaur / Nodosaur fossils in June 2024. Link to Ankylosaur fossils catalog.
Learn More - Ankylosaurus$575.00
A rare, Top Quality Ankylosaurus magniventris partially rooted tooth from the late Cretaceous of North America. Ankylosaurus magniventris was the largest Ankylosaur which grew to 30 feet and 17000 pounds. Note - These incredibly sized dinosaurs had small teeth and this rooted tooth is from a sub adult Ankylosaurus. The enamel is the highest quality with excellent color / patina. The crown has a very small wear facet. No cracks or restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Powder River Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent collector's quality Ankylosaur tooth. Note - tooth comes with the gem case pictured.
DK10 SIZE: 1/4" (3/16" wide)
Note - Adding 9 new Ankylosaur / Nodosaur fossils in June 2024. Link to Ankylosaur fossils catalog.
Learn More - Ankylosaurus$495.00
A rare, Top Quality Ankylosaurus magniventris tooth from the late Cretaceous of North America. Ankylosaurus magniventris was the largest Ankylosaur which grew to 30 feet and 17000 pounds. Note - These incredibly sized dinosaurs had small teeth. The enamel is very good quality with excellent color / patina. The crown has little wear. No cracks or restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Carter Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent collector's quality Ankylosaur tooth. Note - tooth comes with the gem case pictured.
DK08 SIZE: 3/8" (1/4" wide)
Note - Adding 16 new Ankylosaur / Nodosaur fossils in January 2023. Link to Ankylosaur fossils catalog.
Learn More - Ankylosaurus$495.00
A rare, Top Quality Ankylosaurus magniventris partially rooted tooth from the late Cretaceous of North America. Ankylosaurus magniventris was the largest Ankylosaur which grew to 30 feet and 17000 pounds. Note - These incredibly sized dinosaurs had small teeth. The enamel is the highest quality with excellent color / patina. The crown has a little wear facet. No cracks or restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Powder River Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent collector's quality Ankylosaur tooth. Note - tooth comes with the gem case pictured.
DK09 SIZE: 5/16" (3/16" wide)
Note - Adding 9 new Ankylosaur / Nodosaur fossils in June 2024. Link to Ankylosaur fossils catalog.
Learn More - Zuul crurivastator - Ankylosaur$425.00
A Top Quality, Zuul crurivastator tooth (Ankylosaur) from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. The Campanian age Ankylosaurs grew to 20 feet and 6000 pounds, and a body covered with this bony armor. This tooth exhibits excellent quality with excellent color / patina. No cracks or restoration. ~76 MYA. Legally collected on private land in the Judith River Fm., Wheatstone Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. A collector's quality Ankylosaur tooth. Note - tooth comes with the gem case pictured.
DK12 SIZE: 1/4" (3/16" W)
Note - Adding 16 new Ankylosaur - Nodosaur fossils in January 2023. Link to Ankylosaur fossils catalog.
Learn More - Ankylosaurus$425.00
A rare, Top Quality Ankylosaurus magniventris tooth from the late Cretaceous of North America. Ankylosaurus magniventris was the largest Ankylosaur which grew to 30 feet and 17000 pounds. Note - These incredibly sized dinosaurs had small teeth. The enamel is the highest quality with excellent color / patina. The crown has a typical wear facet. No cracks or restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Powder River Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent collector's quality Ankylosaur tooth. Note - tooth comes with the gem case pictured.
DK07 SIZE: 5/16" (1/4" wide)
Note - Adding 9 new Ankylosaur / Nodosaur fossils in June 2024. Link to Ankylosaur fossils catalog.
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