Things You Didn't Know About Dinosaur Poo

By Frank Ellis


This is something that many people would love to have as a stocking stuffer or for their next birthday. Dinosaur poo might sound like an odd gift to give, but it makes a lot of sense when you think about those people who are really into dinosaurs. If there is a physical object that you can hold in your hands that actually came from one of these famous creatures, it can be an amazing experience for anyone who has been dreaming about them their whole life.

You may hear paleontologists and other scientists refer to this type of poop as coprolite since that is the official scientific name for it, and it sounds a little more dignified than calling it what it actually is. It might be interesting to learn that this stuff gets its name from the Greek language, and is a combination of the words for dung and stone. If you are grossed out by the thought of handling this substance, it might be helpful to know that fossilized objects have been turned into stone, so you could think of it more like holding a poop-shaped rock rather than actual poop.

If you think that this is just a novelty gift and a rather odd thing for scientists to pay much attention to, you might consider more thoroughly what droppings are made of. Being the waste products of what the animals ate, this can show us so much about how they lived and interacted with the plants and other animals around them. There are so many mysteries left about the world of the dinosaurs, so that's why many people are quite interested in this type of fossil.

There are so many ways that people use these fossils and turn them into fun projects, but one of the most popular options has to be for jewelry. People love to show off their enthusiasm for paleontology and dinosaurs, so any chance to adorn themselves with these fossils is something to take advantage of. You can even make this kind of thing yourself if you want to.

If you want to see the best fossils, you might try a museum. There, they have not only the biggest but also the most interesting looking coprolites. The museum guides will be able to explain where the dung came from and how old it is.

This is a great thing to shop for online because you can find the best options out there that are perfect for what you're looking for. There are plenty of coprolites for sale, but it definitely takes some searching to hunt it down. If you just shop around locally, depending on where you live, people are not likely to even have a clue what you are talking about.

Before you actually choose to purchase something, it's very important to ensure that you know enough about it. Do not be hesitant to contact the seller if there are any unanswered questions that you might have. The product's description should be free of any ambiguities so that the buyer be positive that this is a genuine and quality fossil.

One of the nice things about this kind of thing is, just like the droppings from any animal, it comes in all shapes and sizes. You can get a big coprolite if you have plenty of room to display it. Smaller specimens are also available for those who just want a small addition to their shelf.




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