{"product_id":"partial-dinosaur-metatarsal-alberta-hn281","title":"Ornithomimid Metatarsal (Dinosaur ankle bone), Alberta (disposition #001590)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a partial \u003cstrong\u003emetatarsal (ankle) bone\u003c\/strong\u003e from an \u003cstrong\u003eornithimimid dinosaur from Alberta\u003c\/strong\u003e.  The fossil preserves the rounded, distal joint end and an adjoining section of the shaft. Measuring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7 × 3.5 × 3.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the specimen represents part of the foot between the ankle and the toes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrnithomimids were a group of omnivorous dinosaurs that resembled modern-day ostriches...less the feathers...maybe. The exact species of this specimen cannot be determined. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvey Negrich Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this fossil offers recognizable dinosaur foot anatomy in a compact specimen. The combination of preserved joint detail and exposed internal structure makes it an interesting addition to an Alberta fossil collection or educational display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLegal Status:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/keithrocks.ca\/pages\/alberta-fossils-disposition-ownership-legal-status\" title=\"Alberta Fossils: Disposition, Ownership \u0026amp; Legal Status\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn more about Alberta fossils and the disposition process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dinosauria indet. (dinosaur; exact species undetermined)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Late Cretaceous (Campanian or 74.8 - 77.5 million years ago)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dinosaur Park or Oldman formation (Belly River\/Judith River Group)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e North of Brooks, Alberta, Canada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 7 × 3.5 × 3.5 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 \u003c\/span\u003e#HN281\u003cspan\u003e) issued July 7, 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rocky Mountain Minerals and Fossils","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53280840417562,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/6011\/1386\/files\/partial-dinosaur-metatarsal-alberta-hn281-01.jpg?v=1793573021","url":"https:\/\/keithrocks.ca\/products\/partial-dinosaur-metatarsal-alberta-hn281","provider":"Rocky Mountain Minerals and Fossils","version":"1.0","type":"link"}