Carcharodontosaurus saharicus

Part of the APEX PREDATORS Exhibit

Late Cretaceous Period, approx. 100-94 million years ago

1:6 Scale Skull Replica

SPECIMEN PROFILE

Carcharodontosaurus saharicus was one of the largest terrestrial predators of its time, dominating the vast river systems and coastal floodplains of North Africa. As a member of the carcharodontosaurid lineage, it was closely related to other giant slicing-toothed theropods that evolved in parallel to early tyrannosaurs in Laurasia.

Its skull was long, narrow, and heavily reinforced for delivering powerful slashing bites, with serrated teeth designed to inflict deep tissue damage rather than bone-crushing force. This predator likely targeted large sauropods and hadrosaur-like herbivores, relying on ambush and sustained attacks within open environments and river corridors.

COLLECTOR & CURATOR NOTE

A colossal slicing-toothed apex predator of North Africa—engineered for devastating slashing bites rather than bone-crushing force, defining an entire lineage of giant theropods.

CONSTRUCTION & DISPLAY

Scale

• 1:6, approx. 11 in or 30 cm

Fossil Finishes

• Aged Bone: A weathered bone-white aesthetic, evoking exposed skeletal remains and museum restorations.

• Canyon: Warm earth tones and terracotta hues, inspired by fossil beds such as Picketwire and Mill Canyon.

• Fossilized: Deep browns and near-black coloration, replicating the mineral-rich preservation seen in authentic fossil specimens.

Specimen Format

• Unmounted study specimen: A standalone skull, ideal for shelves, cases, or custom display setups.

• Desktop-mounted display specimen: Presented on a handmade desktop stand, crafted from wood with brass furnishings and a custom specimen placard — designed to elevate the specimen as a true exhibit piece.

Medium

• Hand-painted resin