70 Million Years Old • Cretaceous Period • Patagonia, Argentina This authentic fossilized eggshell fragment once housed a developing Saltasaurus embryo—a member of the colossal titanosaur lineage, the largest dinosaurs ever to walk the Earth. Dating back approximately 70 million years, this specimen originates from the lush floodplains of Cretaceous Patagonia, a land shaped by volcanic forces and teeming with prehistoric life. Though Saltasaurus grew to lengths of up to 40 feet, it began life curled inside a delicate, mineralized shell. Unlike most giants of its kind, Saltasaurus was armored, with bony plates embedded in its skin—an evolutionary shield for survival. This fragment was recovered from the Auca Mahuevo nesting grounds, one of the most significant paleontological discoveries to date. There, scientists uncovered hundreds of fossilized eggs—many with embryos still preserved—suggesting that Saltasauruses returned to these grounds year after year to lay eggs in communal nests, much like modern sea turtles. Each eggshell shard tells a story. The porous surface once allowed for gas exchange, vital for embryonic development. Under the microscope, the preserved calcium carbonate structure offers insight into dinosaur physiology, reproduction, and the ancient environments they inhabited. This is a biological artifact of deep time—a tangible link to Earth’s most massive creatures and the final chapter of the dinosaur age. Includes certificate of authenticity. Each fragment is around the same size, but please allow for some natural variation in shape.