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

Location: Romania

Weight: 0.8 Ounces 

Dimensions: 1.9 Inches Long, 1.1 Inches Wide, 0.9 Inches Thick

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Cave bears are an extinct species of bear that lived about 24,000 years ago. Scientists called them cave bears because they found the vast majority of fossils of this species in caves. Hence, the scientific name, Ursus Spelaeus, is the Roman word for cave. Unlike modern bear species, it is likely that cave bears spent much of their time in caves, rather than just during hibernation. Read on to learn about the cave bear.

Like many extinct creatures, cave bears continue to fascinate people today. Their mysterious existence and the stories surrounding their massive presence spark curiosity and imagination, drawing attention from scientists and enthusiasts alike.

The large skulls and teeth of cave bear fossils once led early discoverers to believe they had uncovered the remains of dragons. Encountering such enormous skulls deep within caves naturally inspires wonder and awe. In some regions, caves rich with cave bear fossils earned the nickname “dragon caves,” a testament to the awe these prehistoric giants inspired and the sense of mystery that still surrounds them today.

Paleontological evidence suggests that despite possessing formidable dentition, Ursus spelaeus was predominantly herbivorous. Analysis of dental morphology and wear patterns indicates a diet centered on coarse vegetation, though opportunistic omnivory likely occurred seasonally. The robust molar structure reflects adaptation to processing fibrous plant material rather than carnivorous specialization, distinguishing this Pleistocene species from its more predatory relatives.