Coprolites (Fossilized Feces)

Welcome to our online coprolite (kah·pro·lite) exhibition, where you’ll embark on a fascinating journey through one of the world’s most extensive collections of fossilized feces. Whether you're a seasoned fossil enthusiast or simply curious, our mission is to ignite your interest in coprolites and inspire you to explore the science behind these remarkable prehistoric remains.

What Are Coprolites?

Derived from the Greek words kopros lithos, meaning "dung stone," a coprolite is the fossilized feces of ancient animals. These rare and scientifically valuable fossils are composed primarily of phosphates, calcium, silicates, and a small amount of organic material. Unlike ordinary rocks, coprolites offer direct insights into the diets, behaviors, and environments of long-extinct creatures.

Global Distribution and Unique Features

Coprolites have been discovered on every continent and exist in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. Some are spiral, some are lumpy, and others are nearly indistinguishable from modern feces. What makes many coprolite fossils truly special are their inclusions, which are tiny fossilized fragments of what the animal once ate. These may include crushed bones, fish scales, fins, teeth, claws, plant material, parasites, muscle tissue, or even microscopic cell structures.

Coprolite Origins

Identifying the prehistoric animal responsible for a coprolite can prove challenging. However, many coprolites bear striking resemblances to modern feces, enabling scientists and fossil enthusiasts to identify specimens from a diverse range of creatures, including tyrannosaurids, crocodilians, sharks, fish, termites, shrimp, and even humans. Interestingly, coprolites do not emit a foul odor like their modern counterparts; instead, they possess an earthy scent akin to rocks.

Explore our galleries below to view specimens from our vast coprolite collection and learn how to identify coprolites.

HOW TO IDENTIFY A COPROLITE

WORLD'S BIGGEST DINOSAUR POOP

Learn how to identify coprolites, dinosaur poop, and fossilized feces using these guidelines.

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WORLD'S BIGGEST DINOSAUR POOP

This exhibit features the largest coprolite by a carnivore.

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TURDS WITH TEETH

WORLD'S BIGGEST DINOSAUR POOP

TURDS WITH TEETH

This exhibit features coprolites with teeth inclusions.

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DINO-BITE

FOSSILIZED FARTS

TURDS WITH TEETH

This exhibit features coprolites with distinct bite marks or feeding traces.

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FOSSILIZED FARTS

This exhibit features insects entombed in amber that showcase fossilized farts.

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WIDE LOAD

FOSSILIZED FARTS

This exhibit features coprolites from South Carolina, USA.

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TURDNADOS

WORLD'S SMALLEST FOSSILIZED POOP

This exhibit features coprolites tornado-shaped coprolites produced by animals with a corkscrew-shaped lower intestine.

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WORLD'S SMALLEST FOSSILIZED POOP

This exhibit features some of the smallest coprolites that are visible to the human eye.

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BETTY CROC-KER

WORLD'S SMALLEST FOSSILIZED POOP

GOLD & RAINBOWS

This exhibit features a fossil crocodile with a coprolite containing a Priscacara serrata fish bones inside.

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GOLD & RAINBOWS

LYME REGIS, ENGLAND

GOLD & RAINBOWS

This exhibit features a coprolite with iridescent rainbow colors throughout and two with pyrite (fool’s gold) mineralization.

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MISCELLANEOUS

LYME REGIS, ENGLAND

This exhibit features a variety of coprolites from all over the world.

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LYME REGIS, ENGLAND

This exhibit features coprolites from Lyme Regis, England.

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Poozeum - Dinosaur Poop Museum & Gift Shop

Coprolites (Fossilized Feces)

HOW TO IDENTIFY A COPROLITE

WORLD'S BIGGEST DINOSAUR POOP

WORLD'S BIGGEST DINOSAUR POOP

WORLD'S BIGGEST DINOSAUR POOP

WORLD'S BIGGEST DINOSAUR POOP

WORLD'S BIGGEST DINOSAUR POOP

TURDS WITH TEETH

WORLD'S BIGGEST DINOSAUR POOP

TURDS WITH TEETH

DINO-BITE

FOSSILIZED FARTS

TURDS WITH TEETH

FOSSILIZED FARTS

FOSSILIZED FARTS

FOSSILIZED FARTS

WIDE LOAD

FOSSILIZED FARTS

FOSSILIZED FARTS

TURDNADOS

WORLD'S SMALLEST FOSSILIZED POOP

WORLD'S SMALLEST FOSSILIZED POOP

WORLD'S SMALLEST FOSSILIZED POOP

WORLD'S SMALLEST FOSSILIZED POOP

WORLD'S SMALLEST FOSSILIZED POOP

BETTY CROC-KER

WORLD'S SMALLEST FOSSILIZED POOP

GOLD & RAINBOWS

GOLD & RAINBOWS

LYME REGIS, ENGLAND

GOLD & RAINBOWS

MISCELLANEOUS

LYME REGIS, ENGLAND

LYME REGIS, ENGLAND

LYME REGIS, ENGLAND

LYME REGIS, ENGLAND

LYME REGIS, ENGLAND

GREEN RIVER FORMATION

GREEN RIVER FORMATION

GREEN RIVER FORMATION

FLORIDA

GREEN RIVER FORMATION

GREEN RIVER FORMATION

HELL CREEK FORMATION

GREEN RIVER FORMATION

HELL CREEK FORMATION