NATURAL SPECIMENS
Bismuth is one of the pure chemical elements (Bi, 83) and a metal with many unique properties. It is almost as dense as lead, but without the toxicity. It is also one of the least thermally conductive metals, but has a relatively low melting point (271°C, 520°F). In fact, when melted, bismuth can crystallize upon cooling into the stair-stepped pattern. The... More info
Each vial includes 3 unique tiger sea urchin spines. Spine length varies from 1.5"-2".More info
Raccoon baculum (a.k.a. the penis bone). Most are 3 ½–5" in length. These are collected in nature, so some may still have some natural "residue". Please don't put them in your mouth. The pics are just an average representative of our current inventory. You may not receive these exact specimens, but some similar to them. As a rule, we try to prioritize shipping the... More info
A single quill from a S. African Porcupine. These specimens are collected in nature after being shed by the animal. For this reason, they may still have some "nature" on them and should not be put in anyone's mouth. These are also very pointy! Please handle carefully! More info: Porcupines have a coat of quills made of coarse hairs covered in... More info
Almost all cephalopods- the tentacled class of marine mollusks that include the octopus, squid, and cuttlefish- have the ability to eject dark ink from their body as a method of escaping predators. The melanin-based ink is stored in an ink sac until it is released to create a dark cloud in the water, giving the cephalopod time to flee from... More info
Grow you own Coast Redwood—the tallest trees in the world! Each vial contains several seeds, each crammed with all the genetic information to grow into one of the largest organisms on Earth. Be sure to study the proper growing/care instructions for your climate. More info: Coast Redwoods are species of evergreen trees in the genus Sequoia. They are the tallest... More info
Grow a Bristlecone Pine—the longest living organism in the world! Each vial contains several seeds, each crammed with all the genetic information to grow one of the oldest known organisms on Earth. Be sure to study the proper growing/care instructions for your climate. More info: The oldest known of these trees is 5,068 years old and its exact location in California is... More info
These Campo del Cielo meteorites fell to Earth 4,000–5,000 years ago in Argentina. They are estimate to be about 4.5 billion years old and likely formed during early development of our solar system. A great birthday gift for someone uncomfortable about getting older—a reminder that age is relative! Coordinates of impact: 27°38’S 61°42W Composition: 92.9% Fe, 6.7% Ni, 0.4% Co Naturally magnetic. Add some... More info
Grow a Giant Sequoia—the most massive tree in the world! Each vial contains several seeds, each crammed with all the genetic information to grow one of the largest organisms on Earth. Be sure to study the proper growing/care instructions for your climate. More info: Species: Sequoiadendron giganteum This species is the largest tree in the world by wood volume, limb thickness,... More info
25mL vial of water straight from the Dead Sea. The Dead Sea is located between the countries of Isreal and Jordan and is 304m (997ft) below sea level, which makes it Earth's lowest point on land. Due to its low elevation, waterflows in from the surrounding area, evaporates, and leaves behind deposits. This has caused it to become one of the world’s... More info
Coyotes are highly adaptive animals. Once exclusive to the American West, they now can be found through North and Central America. This bone is a metacarpal from a coyote paw. The skeletal structure of most mammals' phalanges are very similar, honed over hundreds of millions of years of natural development. But recent studies using CRISPR gene editing technology have extended... More info
WHAT IS IT Alligator gar are fish primarily found in the southern United States and have lived on this planet for over 100 million years. They have a slim number of natural predators and it’s pretty easy to see why. Unlike other fish, their scales are actually made of interlocking bones. They serve as a protective armor to the gar,... More info
The African Baobab is one of the largest trees to ever exist. It is recognizable by its unusually massive trunk. It is native to Madagascar, Australia, and Africa where it survives by storing water in its trunk which can grow to 10-14m (33-46ft) in diameter. In recent years, the baobab has been dying due to climate change creating droughts in... More info
Warthogs are pigs native to the southeast region of the African continent. They are easily recognizable due to the 4 curved tusks that grow from their snout. These tusks are made of ivory. Ivory is made of dentine, the same as teeth. The term ivory is usually reserved for tusks or large teeth. Some ivory is illegal to own, such... More info
Horseshoe crabs are neither horseshoe-shaped, nor are they crabs. However, they are very interesting creatures! They have existed for 450 million years, making them a "living fossil". Modern horseshoe crabs are almost indistinguishable from prehistoric species. They have 9 eyes. They can see ultraviolet light, but probably only detect movement, not clear images. Their blood is extremely valuable as a... More info
