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

Location: Romania

Weight: 0.2 Ounces 

Dimensions: 1.4 Inches Long, 0.5 Inches Wide, 0.5 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 provides a captivating window into Ice Age Europe. Cave Bears lived across European landscapes until approximately 24,000 years ago, leaving abundant remains in caves that are now critical for research and education. Their robust teeth suggest a folivorous diet, while cave-dwelling behavior demonstrates unique ecological adaptations among Pleistocene megafauna.

This fossil specimen, complete with provenance documentation and display stand, serves as an effective teaching tool. Students and museum visitors can explore the morphology, dietary adaptations, and paleoenvironmental context of Ursus spelaeus. The size and structure of these bears provide tangible evidence of their impact on Pleistocene ecosystems, including interactions with plants and contemporary megafauna.

By examining Cave Bear fossils, educators can highlight evolutionary patterns, the role of megafauna in shaping ancient habitats, and human fascination with Ice Age species. Ursus spelaeus remains a favorite for museum exhibits, paleontological studies, and public education programs.