1.5" Extinct Cave Bear Ursus Spelaeus Pre-Molar Tooth Rooted Pleistocene Age COA

Location: Romania

Weight: 0.4 Ounces 

Dimensions: 1.5 Inches Long, 1 Inch Wide, 0.7 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.  

Cave Bears were an extinct species that lived around 24,000 years ago. They got their name because most of their fossils have been found in caves, and their scientific name, Ursus Spelaeus, derives from the Latin word for cave. Unlike today’s bears, it’s believed that cave bears spent much of their time inside caves, not just during hibernation. Read more to learn about these fascinating creatures.

Like many extinct animals, cave bears captivate human interest. Their mysterious past and the idea of them roaming the earth intrigue many people.

Initially, the large skulls and teeth of cave bear fossils led explorers to think they might have been dragons. Discovering large skulls deep inside caves often sparks the imagination. In some areas, caves rich in cave bear fossils were called “dragon caves.”

Though they had sizable bodies and large teeth, scientists believe cave bears mainly ate plants. While they may have been omnivorous when possible, their primary diet was likely tough vegetation, as analysis of their teeth suggests.