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

Location: Romania

Weight: 0.3 Ounces 

Dimensions: 1.8 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.  

Cave bears are an extinct species that existed approximately 24,000 years ago. They are called cave bears because most fossils are discovered in caves. The scientific name, Ursus Spelaeus, derives from the Latin word for cave. Unlike today's bears, cave bears probably spent a lot of time in caves, not only during hibernation. Continue reading to discover more about the cave bear.

Ursus spelaeus, the Pleistocene cave bear, captivates collectors and paleontologists alike with its formidable presence in Earth's prehistoric record. Early discoverers, encountering massive skulls and teeth in cave systems, mistakenly attributed them to dragons—a misconception that led to naming certain cave sites "dragon caves." Despite their imposing dentition and skeletal structure, paleontological evidence reveals these bears were primarily herbivorous, subsisting mainly on tough vegetation. Dental analysis of fossilized specimens indicates a diet centered on plant matter, though opportunistic omnivory likely occurred. This specimen represents a remarkable window into Pleistocene megafauna, offering a tangible connection to an extinct lineage that once dominated European cave ecosystems. The mystery surrounding these ancient bears continues to fascinate those drawn to deep time and vanished worlds.