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DROMAEOSAUR " RAPTOR " KILLING TOE CLAW - Tegana Formation - Kem Kem, Morocco LATE CRETACEOUS PERIOD: 96 - 66 million years ago Without a doubt, a raptor claw is the most sought-after fossil amongst all dinosaur fossil collectors. Typically, they are out of the budget of most dinosaur enthusiasts, especially "killing" claws. This specimen provides an excellent and rare opportunity to own a genuine KILLING claw WITH NO RESTORATION and NO REPAIR. As a raptor killing toe claw, it is a super rare fossil. Both sides of claw appear identical in super preservation as shown above with blood groove detail evident. In rare form, entire claw naturally fossilized in a white hue, only the second time we have offered such a type! Entire surface is dense and very well-preserved with exceptional detail. This prize fossil can boast of having ZERO repairs nor fabrication and has only been chemically sealed to preserve its fragile nature. Most dinosaur claws of any species command the highest fossil prices and are the most demanded dinosaur fossils. The majority are mostly pieced back together from fragments and require CONSIDERABLE restoration. Raptor claws are unquestionably, the most asked for fossil claw. WARNING: We are seeing more and more claws coming out of Morocco that have been expertly reconstructed and restored IN Morocco. The workmanship is equal to U.S. skill levels and this is being done to fully exploit gaining the highest possible price at the source by the brokers of the diggers who find the claws and fossils. These expertly repaired and restored claws can fool all but the most trained eye and anyone that does not actually have extensive experience in fossil restoration, repair and preparation will likely not be able to tell the difference. These claws are being sold at shows and on the internet as having "NO REPAIR and/or NO RESTORATION" which is simply untrue but the ignorance of the seller is just repeating what the Moroccan dealer told him without their own ability to discern if any work was truly performed on the claw. This migration of highly skilled restoration work being done now at the source country of fossils is actually becoming more the norm with many varieties of fossils on the market. It is IMPERATIVE to ONLY deal with a very knowledgeable dealer who has considerable and first-hand personal experience with all facets of fossil fabrication, restoration and repair in order to avoid becoming a victim of the ignorance and fraud that unfortunately plagues this business. The "killing claw" of raptors was a terrifying and incredibly efficient weapon. As they moved, it was held off the ground. When the muscles of the toe were contracted, the claw swept down quickly, providing for a powerful slash that may have been able to disembowel prey swiftly. The stiffened tail would have been good to stabilize the body while the grasping arms and jaws held onto the prey for balance. Although there is no conclusive evidence for this, it has been suggested that raptors could have performed leaps onto large prey and used all four limbs to rip wounds in them. Raptors were ferocious predators that some scientists believe hunted in packs and attacked much larger dinosaurs by slashing their underbellies. It is also believed that they were similar to lions in predatory behavior, preferring ambushes and quick chases using their high maneuverability along with strategic pack-hunting tactics. A human could be torn to shreds by a pack of raptors in less than 30 seconds. This specimen is a must for anyone that has ever wanted the prize fossil from definitely the most popular predatory dinosaur. With top quality killing claws selling for prices now approaching $2000, this specimen is a bargain and a VERY RARE chance to purchase such a fossil claw at such a reasonable price. Were it not for the encrustation, this INTACT specimen would be right up there with other killing claws we have sold for much more than this. You will not find another genuine raptor toe claw for any less. The source where this was found is now almost completely devoid of quality teeth, and claws which were always rare, turn up less than a handful of times in a year's worth of digging by many prospectors. AN ABSOLUTE BARGAIN IN A GENUINE AND 100% NATURAL RAPTOR KILLING CLAW! 1.25" long on the dorsal curve SOLD DT6-014 INCLUDES DISPLAY BOX Actual Item - One Only |
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