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, 0.4 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, the Cave Bear, has long fascinated humans, inspiring folklore and legend in medieval and early modern Europe. Massive cranial and dental remains discovered in caves were often interpreted as evidence of dragons or other mythical creatures, long before scientific understanding clarified their Pleistocene origin.

Cave Bears lived across Europe until about 24,000 years ago. Their large, robust teeth suggest a primarily folivorous diet, while their year-round cave-dwelling behavior distinguishes them from modern ursids. Fossils, including incisors and cranial fragments, reveal both the size and ecological role of these Ice Age giants.

This rooted incisor, presented with provenance documentation and a display stand, combines scientific value with historical intrigue. It offers collectors, educators, and enthusiasts a direct link to prehistoric life and the human fascination with megafauna, illustrating the transition from myth to paleontological knowledge.