Wednesday, August 1, 2018

Give Someone You Love The Gift Of 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.

It might not be obvious at first, but these fossils can reveal quite a bit about how dinosaurs behaved and can help us fill in the gaps where archaeology, paleontology, and other studies of the prehistoric world haven't been able to figure out exactly what happened. When you think about it, it makes a lot of sense that these fossils are so helpful because they are the waste of what the dinosaurs were eating. Therefore, we can find out what they were eating, and this can tell us a lot about how they lived.

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.

It is very important that you look into who you are buying from beforehand. Otherwise, you might find yourself getting scammed. It is also important to fully read the description of what you are buying to see if it specifies that it is a fossil or if it merely a gag gift.

The great thing about this is it comes in many different sizes. This can help give you an idea of the size of some of the dinos. It is nice that you can just have a small piece of poo instead of a massive one that takes up your whole display cabinet.




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