Description: This is a durable resin replica of the skull from a juvenile maiasaura. Hand painted and ready to mount. Original specimen was found in the Two Medicine formation of Montana. Known as the " good mother lizard", Maiasaura lived in the United States during the Cretaceous period. Nesting sites are known from Montana where "newborn" maiasaura were discovered in the nest with eggshell fragments that appeared to be trampled. This along with the absence of well developed limb bones led scientists to believe that these animals were altricial and needed parental care during early life. Hadrosaurs were herbivores that used an extremely efficient method of chewing combined with an expanded gut and bacterial fermentation to process the tough and low quality foods they ate. These animals employed batteries consisting of hundreds of teeth as well as partial cranial kinesis to make short work of any plant material they encountered. My cast replicas are created from natural fossils using an eco friendly plant based mold making material that is reusable. Made to order so items may differ from the image of the listing. Items are hand painted where appropriate and sealed with a clear coat finish. This adds to the texture in addition to preserving the paint job, for example the shiny enamel of a megalodon tooth cast is achieved this way. However, it may be accompanied with a paint thinner like smell. I've only had this complained about once, but if this is the case please wash item with soap and water and allow to sit outside for the smell to subside. These replicas are much more durable than a standard museum display piece and can withstand abuse, making them ideal for children or for a variety of uses. For example, during a demonstration I threw an allosaurus claw against a concrete floor and the thing just bounced off, sustaining no noticeable damage. Colors may vary depending on availability of coloring agents. If item is defective please let me know and we will make it right by issuing a refund or sending a replacement.
Price: 475 USD
Location: Philomath, Oregon
End Time: 2024-09-14T21:47:06.000Z
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