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Ursus uralensis Age: Pleistocene Formation: Cave Deposits Location: Ural Mountains, Russia Size: Paw is 11 inches long This specimen is not for sale Click here for similar specimens that are for sale
Here is a wonderful Ice Age fossil. It is a complete paw from the extinct Russian Cave Bear, Ursus uralensis. Cave Bears were the largest members of the bear family and the chief animal hunted by Neanderthal man. Cave Bear material is becoming more difficult to obtain as most of the caves have been discovered and heavily collected. This is a large right rear paw with all the digits and claws intact. The bones have been internally wired together for strength and stability. This is a very displayable specimen from this extinct Pleistocene Bear. What a great conversation piece!