Geoworld Sea Monsters Ichthyosaurus Skeleton Excavation Kit
Experience the thrill of discovery, with the Geoworld Sea Monsters Ichthyosaurus Skeleton Excavation Kit. Young paleontologists will enjoy scraping away the gypsum block and uncovering the skeleton, piece by piece. The Ichthyosaurus--or ''fish lizard'' was a dolphin-like swimming reptile from the Late Cretaceous period, about 245 million years ago. The Ichthyosaurus was about 7 - 13 feet long, and may have been able to swim about 24 miles an hour. The first complete Ichthyosaurus fossil was found in 1811 by a woman named Mary Anning, in Lyme Regis (England), now called the Jurassic Coast because of the many discoveries made there. This Geoworld Skeleton Excavation Kit includes a gypsum block with embedded skeleton pieces, a small plastic hammer and chisel, stand, and Fact Booklet. Suitable for ages 6 and over. Geoworld Eduproducts is a line of educational games and toys, and is the brainchild of Dr. Stefano Piccini, geologist and paleontologist, who puts his 20 years of experience and his passion for nature in the design of all our toys. Our mission is to share our knowledge and passion for the world of Nature with children and young paleontologists of the world.