{"product_id":"dinosaur-bone-fragment-with-tooth-mark-drumheller-area-alberta-disposition-001590","title":"Dinosaur Bone Fragment with Theropod Tooth Marks, Patricia area, Alberta (disposition #001590)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBroken, unidentifiable dinosaur bone fragments are actually quite common in certain areas of Alberta, littering slopes and cliffs in the badlands. Occasionally, however, some of these fragments show carnivore feeding traces, evidenced by subparallel grooves and gashes in the bone. This specimen is a terrific example of either \u003cstrong\u003epredation \u003c\/strong\u003eor\u003cstrong\u003e scavenging tooth marks \u003c\/strong\u003eby a \u003cstrong\u003elarge theropod\u003c\/strong\u003e. Based on the size of the bone, the target animal was likely a large herbivore such as a hadrosaur or ceratopsian.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe feeding trace adds palaeobiological interest to this specimen, offering a potential record of carnivore interaction with dinosaur remains. Collected by \u003cstrong\u003eAlberta Palaeontological Society co-founder, Harvey Negrich\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethis compact specimen would be a perfect addition to a dinosaur teeth collection and is, at minimum, a terrific conversation piece!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLegal Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e This specimen is legally available for private ownership and resale under Alberta Disposition Certificate #001590. A copy of the disposition documentation will accompany the specimen. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/keithrocks.ca\/pages\/alberta-fossils-disposition-ownership-legal-status\" title=\"Disposition, Ownership \u0026amp; Legal Status\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLearn more about Alberta fossils and the disposition process.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dinosauria indet. (dinosaur; exact species undetermined)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Late Cretaceous (Campanian or 74.4 - 76.5 million years ago)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dinosaur Park Formation (Belly River\/Judith River Group)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e near Patricia, Alberta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6 × 7 × 5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Harvey Negrich Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlberta Disposition Certificate Number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 001590 (specimen #HN1194) issued July 7, 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rocky Mountain Minerals and Fossils","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53068960530714,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/6011\/1386\/files\/dinosaur-bone-possible-tooth-mark-alberta-hn1194-04.jpg?v=1791843691","url":"https:\/\/keithrocks.ca\/products\/dinosaur-bone-fragment-with-tooth-mark-drumheller-area-alberta-disposition-001590","provider":"Rocky Mountain Minerals and Fossils","version":"1.0","type":"link"}