{"product_id":"fossil-cave-bear-tooth-ursus-spelaeus-33cm-slovakia-zme13","title":"Cave Bear (Ursus spelaeus) fossil tooth 3.3cm – Slovakia - ZME13","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocality: Slovakia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 14.2g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTooth Size: 3.3 x 3.1 x 1.9 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod: Pleistocene\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDETAILED DESCRIPTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCave Bear Tooth - a fossil remnant from the ice age\nThe fossil tooth of a cave bear (Ursus spelaeus) represents a fascinating remnant of one of the largest predators of the ice age. This prehistoric bear inhabited Europe during the Pleistocene, and its fossil remains are among the most sought-after specimens by collectors.\nWho was the cave bear?\nThe cave bear (Ursus spelaeus) was an imposing species of prehistoric bear that inhabited Europe during the Pleistocene. Its name comes from the numerous skeletal remains found in caves, where it probably spent much more time than modern brown bears. It was one of the largest European predators of its time, with males reaching a weight of around 500 kilograms.\nAppearance and lifestyle\nThe cave bear was a close relative of the brown bear but differed in its more pronounced high forehead and more robust body structure. Despite its massive size, its diet consisted mainly of plants, grasses, herbs, berries, and other natural food sources. Occasionally, it might have preyed on smaller animals. Its life was closely linked to caves, which served as shelter and a place for winter rest.\nExtinction\nThe cave bear became extinct approximately 24,000 years ago, during the last ice age. It is believed that the main cause was a significant climate change, the cooling and loss of vegetation that formed a substantial part of its diet. Some theories also suggest that the arrival of modern humans and increased hunting contributed to the population's decline. Today, the fossil remains of this fascinating animal constitute a unique testimony to ancient European nature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PeltramMinerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58046052860229,"sku":"ZME13","price":58.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/1659\/2965\/files\/77594_fossil-cave-bear-tooth--ursus-spelaeus--3-3cm---slovakia.jpg?v=1779539253","url":"https:\/\/moldavite.it\/en\/products\/fossil-cave-bear-tooth-ursus-spelaeus-33cm-slovakia-zme13","provider":"Moldavite.it","version":"1.0","type":"link"}