SKU:S855

Authentic Madagascar Coprolite Fossil – Real Dinosaur Age Specimen

Name: Authentic Madagascar Coprolite Fossil – Real Dinosaur Age Specimen
Brand: ForeverGems_Tuc26
SKU: S855
Price: 110.00 ZAR
Availability: OutOfStock

Authentic Madagascar Coprolite Fossil – Real Dinosaur Age Specimen

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A Prehistoric Calling Card — Coprolite from Madagascar

Species: Unknown prehistoric animal (likely dinosaur, turtle, crocodilian, or large fish)

Age: Late Cretaceous period, approximately 70 to 66 million years ago

Location: Mahajanga Province, Republic of Madagascar

Specimen Size: 78mm x 29mm x 23mm Approximately

Weight: 58 gram

More than 65 million years ago, Madagascar was a thriving prehistoric landscape of rivers, wetlands, and coastal plains filled with dinosaurs, crocodile-like reptiles, fish, and other ancient creatures. This coprolite — fossilised dung — is a direct and fascinating trace of that long-lost world.

Yes… it really is fossilised poop. But it’s far more important than it sounds.

Coprolites are trace fossils, meaning they record the activity of ancient animals rather than their bodies. They preserve evidence of what prehistoric creatures ate and how they lived. Some even contain visible fragments of bone, plant matter, or shell — rare clues to ancient food chains and ecosystems.

This specimen likely came from a large predator or aquatic animal that lived in Madagascar’s Late Cretaceous waterways. Over millions of years, minerals replaced the original organic material, turning waste into stone and preserving it in remarkable detail.

Mahajanga is one of the world’s most famous fossil regions from the final age of dinosaurs, making specimens from this area especially desirable to collectors.

Unusual, educational, and guaranteed to spark conversation, coprolites are some of the most entertaining and scientifically meaningful fossils you can own. Whether you are starting a collection, adding something truly different, or searching for the perfect gift for someone who has everything — this Madagascan coprolite is a piece of real prehistoric life… in action.

Add this unforgettable fossil to your collection today.

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Every specimen at Forever Gems is personally hand-selected and verified. We source exclusively from trusted IMCA-registered dealers, artisanal miners, and long-standing partners we meet with annually at the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show.

Any replica or reproduction fossils are always clearly labeled and sold separately.

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We stand behind the authenticity of every fossil we sell. If a fossil purchased from Forever Gems can be scientifically proven not to be authentic, it may be returned at any time for a full refund, provided supporting proof is supplied. This lifetime authenticity guarantee is in addition to our standard 30-day return policy.

Rather than paper certificates, we rely on over 13 years of experience, expert knowledge, and trusted supplier relationships to ensure authenticity and quality.

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Local pickup: Wellington by appointment, Franschhoek Store Fri–Sun, or Franschhoek Village Market Saturdays (weather permitting).

Own courier: We’ll notify you when ready for collection from Wellington, SA.

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