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Using the included digging tool, carefully excavate your fossil before presenting it in its very own display frame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombining hands-on excavation, genuine fossils and educational discovery, this kit offers an exciting opportunity to uncover and display a piece of Earth's ancient ocean history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Story of Mosasaurus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the Late Cretaceous Period, approximately 100–66 million years ago, mosasaurs dominated Earth's ancient oceans. Among these remarkable marine reptiles was Mosasaurus, one of the largest and most powerful marine predators of its time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese enormous marine reptiles were closely related to modern-day lizards and snakes, possessing streamlined bodies, powerful tails and jaws lined with sharp, conical teeth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome species of Mosasaurus reached lengths exceeding 15 meters, making them among the largest marine predators of their time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir teeth were adapted for gripping and tearing prey, including fish, ammonites, marine reptiles and other ocean-dwelling animals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, fossilized Mosasaurus teeth provide a fascinating glimpse into the prehistoric marine ecosystems that existed shortly before the mass extinction at the end of the Cretaceous Period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcavate Your Own Genuine Fossil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExperience the excitement of discovering a real prehistoric marine reptile tooth hidden inside an excavation block.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsing the included digging tool, carefully work through the block to uncover your genuine fossilized Mosasaurus tooth, revealing a specimen that has survived for millions of years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce uncovered, your fossil can be cleaned and placed inside its included display frame, transforming your discovery into a lasting piece of prehistoric history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery fossil is naturally unique, with variations in size, shape, color, texture and condition, ensuring that every excavation offers its own discovery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach Mosasaurus Tooth Dig Kit includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne fossil excavation block containing a genuine Mosasaurus tooth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne digging tool\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne 170 × 115 mm display frame for presenting and protecting your specimens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEducational information card\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQR code linking to the Earth Discoveries Discovery Record\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScan \u0026amp; Discover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe discovery doesn't end when the digging is finished.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScan the included QR code to access the Earth Discoveries Discovery Record, where you can explore your fossil's prehistoric origins, geological age, discovery location and the remarkable marine reptile it came from.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn about the ancient oceans Mosasaurus inhabited, its role as a powerful marine predator and how fossil discoveries help scientists understand life millions of years ago.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover. 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