Description: Hi all!This is a BEAUTIFUL Fossil Jaw from an Ice Age Wolf (Canis lupus) from the Pleistocene of Siberia! The jaw is in incredible condition with nearly all teeth including a complete canine tooth! A bit of putty was in the canine socket to keep the tooth in place and keep the fossil stable, but none of the teeth or the bone has been repaired or restored in anyway! The jaw measures 7.134 Inches (18.12 cm) and comes in a clear floating frame with stands for easy transport and a beautiful display!Wolves are large canines that are subspecies of Canis lupus, The species that includes not only wolves but also domestic dogs which are believed to be the descendants of wolves themselves. There are numerous subspecies of wolf alive today and several extinct species that lived during the Ice Age. Adult wolves can reach over five feet and length and average about 90 pounds, although particularly large individuals reaching 170 pounds have been documented. Wolves are carnivores and feed primarily on large animals that they hunt together in packs consisting of a male and female pair (the alphas) and their offspring. The offspring will eventually go their own way to find a mate and create a pack of their own. Wolves first appeared in the fossil record 800 thousand years ago which is a relatively short amount of time. In that time, they’ve come to dominate and proliferate across the Northern Hemisphere in Europe, Asia, and North America and arguably all over the world if you include their domesticated descendants. During their early days they competed with iconic Ice Age carnivores like Short Face Bear, Sabre Tooth Cats, and their giant canid cousin the Dire Wolf for prey and survival. Today the battle for survival continues in competition with brown bears, and either cougars or tigers depending on the continent. The wolf’s biggest threat however is the same species that helped its descendants proliferate, man. While wolf populations were in decline as they were hunted as pests by humans, today they are rebounding as humans have gotten much better at coexisting with the cousins of our furry companions and recognizing their place in the ecosystem. While fossil material from the Ice Age isn't particularly difficult to come by, fossils of mammalian carnivores are exceptionally rare and among the most sought after fossils! A great opportunity to own a top quality piece of the evolutionary history of one of the most iconic mammalian predators, who might just be snuggling up to you right now! All my items come with a Certificate of Authenticity!I do combined shipping upon request.I have all sorts of fossils for sale at great prices and I upload new items frequently! Click on seller info to see my other items!Thank you for reading please contact me with any questions.Have a wonderful day!Jako
Price: 629.99 USD
Location: Sun City Center, Florida
End Time: 2024-09-25T21:13:03.000Z
Shipping Cost: 18.4 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Country/Region of Manufacture: Russian Federation
