1.7" Extinct Cave Bear Ursus Spelaeus Molar Tooth Rooted Pleistocene Age COA

Location: Romania

Weight: 0.6 Ounces 

Dimensions: 1.7 Inches Long, 1.2 Inches Wide, 0.9 Inches Thick

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

Like many extinct animals, cave bears attract human curiosity. Their mysterious past and the image of bears roaming the earth fascinate many.

The large skulls and teeth of cave bear fossils initially caused some to think they were dragons. Finding massive skulls deep in caves often sparks the imagination. In some areas, caves rich in cave bear fossils are called “dragon caves.”

Despite their size and big teeth, scientists mostly believe this bear was herbivorous. Although it might have been omnivorous when the situation allowed, its primary diet was probably plants. Studies of the teeth suggest they mainly fed on tough, fibrous vegetation.