Raptor Fossil Bone Fragment | Hell Creek Formation | South Dakota

Raptor Fossil Bone FragmentDromaeosaurid theropod dinosaurCretaceous (68 - 66 million years ago)Private Ranch, Hell Creek Formation, South DakotaAssorted sizes available    Receive ONE, random hand selected piece, each one is hand selected for quality and each piece is unique. Comes in a 3.5" x 3.5" floating case. Picture is representative of what you may receive, however actual piece varies. This fossil bone fragment was discovered on a private ranch in South Dakota, within the Hell Creek Formation. It originates from a raptor, a member of the Dromaeosauridae family—feathered theropod dinosaurs that thrived during the Cretaceous Period. These dinosaurs were generally small to medium-sized carnivores. The name "Dromaeosauridae" translates to "running lizards." Informally, they are often referred to as "raptors," a term made famous by the movie Jurassic Park. Some species even have "raptor" in their names, emphasizing their bird-like traits and presumed behaviors. Raptor bones are disti