Brachiosaurus is one of the most visually iconic dinosaurs ever discovered - a towering sauropod with a long neck reaching upwards of 30 feet that grazed on ginkgos, conifers, and large cycads across western North America during the Late Jurassic. An adult Brachiosaurus consumed an estimated 440 to 880 lbs (200 to 400 kg) of plant matter daily, spending about two-thirds of its day eating. This authentic Brachiosaurus bone fossil is a fragment of Brachiosaurus femur recovered from the Morrison Formation of Utah - one of the most significant Jurassic fossil sites in the world. From the Jurassic World of Giant Sauropods Today the Brachiosaurus is known only from fossils found in the Morrison Formation of western North America - a fact that makes each fragment of this species a precisely documented and geographically specific specimen. This piece is approximately 0.5 in (2 cm) in size and is presented in a glass-topped riker display case measuring 4.5 in x 3.5 in with a small informational card also serving as the certificate of authenticity. The Authentic Brachiosaurus Bone Fossil - Handle With Care This is not a cast. This is a genuine Jurassic Period fossil, and a note from the source collection applies: the material has been stabilized but tends to be a bit crumbly and should be handled with care. Each specimen includes a Mini Museum certificate of authenticity and informational display card. Explore more in our Prehistoric Collection and our Natural History Collection. Product Details SKU: 80-112-0041-201-36 Specimen size: Approx. 0.5 in (2 cm) Element: Femur fragment Formation: Morrison Formation, Utah Display: Glass-topped riker case, 4.5 in x 3.5 in Includes: Certificate of authenticity and informational card Handling note: Material has been stabilized but is fragile - handle with care.
