34.5" Fossil Hadrosaur (Brachylophosaurus) Articulated Limb - Montana

Fossil Hadrosaur (Brachylophosaurus) Articulated Limb - Montana #113082

This is an incredible, 34.5", articulated Hadrosaur (Brachylophopsarus) left arm from the Judith River Formation, Montana. It consists of the humerus, radius and ulna. All are in excellent condition with the crack repairs, fills, and reconstruction one would expect from this kind of specimen. On the included stand, this is a very striking display.

The Judith River Formation is one of the most prolific sources of Late Cretaceous vertebrate fossils. At least sixteen Orders containing more than forty Genera are known from the formation. These include fish, amphibians, mammals, and insects in addition to the reptiles, avian and non-avian dinosaurs (birds). Among the more interesting specimens is Leonardo, a mummified and fossilized Brachylophosaurus. This is a Hadrosaur, a duck-billed dinosaur with amazing preservation of the soft tissues of the body. The pattern in the skin of the feet is even preserved. In addition to Leonardo, the Judith River Formation contained the remains of the theropod Hesperornis, the only known freshwater Hespernorthid, a penguin like bird.

Includes pictured stand.

Hadrosaurs

are frequently referred to as duck-billed dinosaurs and are members of the Ornithischian family Hadrosauridae. They were fairly common herbivores that roamed Asia, Europe, and North America during the Upper Cretaceous Period. Many species of Hadrosaurs had distinctive crests on their heads, some of which had air-filled chambers that may have produced a distinct sound. These crests may have been used for both audio and visual display purposes.