1.6" Extinct Cave Bear Ursus Spelaeus Incisor Tooth Rooted Pleistocene Age COA, Stand
Location: Romania
Weight: 0.3 Ounces
Dimensions: 1.6 Inches Long, 0.5 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 extinct Cave Bear, roamed European caves until its disappearance approximately 24,000 years ago. Named for its subterranean habitat, this formidable Pleistocene creature likely remained cave-dwelling year-round, unlike modern bears. Medieval explorers discovering massive skulls and teeth in caverns attributed them to dragons, spawning legendary "dragon caves" across the region. Paleontological evidence suggests cave bears were primarily herbivorous, feeding on tough vegetation, though occasional omnivorous tendencies may have occurred. This rooted incisor tooth represents a tangible connection to these enigmatic megafauna, offering collectors and enthusiasts a genuine artifact from prehistoric European ecosystems. Includes certificate of authenticity and display stand.
