1.3" Extinct Cave Bear Ursus Spelaeus Incisor Tooth Rooted Pleistocene Age COA, Stand

Location: Romania

Weight: 0.2 Ounces 

Dimensions: 1.3 Inches Long, 0.4 Inches Wide, 0.3 Inches Thick

Comes with a Free Acrylic Base (Stand) & Mineral Tack.

Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.

The item pictured is the one you will receive.  

Ursus spelaeus is a highly prized Pleistocene fossil for collectors, museums, and educational institutions. Known as the Cave Bear, this extinct ursid lived across Europe until around 24,000 years ago. Specimens, particularly incisors, molars, and cranial fragments, are often recovered from caves, offering unique insight into their anatomy, diet, and ecology.

This rooted incisor, presented with provenance documentation and a display stand, is an exceptional addition to any collection. Cave Bears were primarily folivorous, with robust teeth adapted to grinding tough vegetation, yet they may have supplemented their diet opportunistically. Their year-round cave-dwelling behavior is unusual among bears and contributes to their rarity as display specimens.

Collectors and institutions value Ursus spelaeus fossils not only for their historical and scientific significance but also for their dramatic Ice Age presence. Displaying such specimens allows enthusiasts and students to connect directly with the megafauna that once dominated European landscapes.