Tar Pit Fossils Bird Bones in matrix

Tar Pit Fossils Bird Bones in matrixBald Eagle tarsometatarsus in matrix was recovered from the Maricopa asphalt seep in Southern California in the 1960s and 70s. Obtaining tar pit fossils is nearly impossible today, unless from an old collection or from private property. George Lee, a prominent fossil collector collected and kept quite a bit of this material in his warehouse for decades. It wasnt until his estate was liquidated in the early 2000s that it saw the light of day again.

some fossils show evidence of transport

5 inch Megalodon tooth features rich golden orange coloration that really stands out

and unique isotopic signature leaving absolutely no doubt of its origin on the surface of the Moon

giving it the new genus name Elosuchus

based on fragmentary teeth and bones recovered from Algeria

Tend to inhabit coastal nursery areas

polished look that many collectors find especially attractive

including a process vertebra

are not represented by Triceratops in this formation but by other unique species that contribute to our understanding of ceratopsian diversity

fine details of the spine and skull

Estimated to reach about 20 feet long

the same mineral known on Earth as peridot