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Canis lupus Age: Pleistocene Formation: Cave Deposits Location: Ural Mountains, Russia Size: Jaw is 6.6 inches long This specimen is not for sale Click here for similar specimens that are for sale
Here is a great specimen of a jaw from an unusual carniverous animal. This jaw is from Canis lupus, a wolf, from the Pleistocene. This specimen was found associated with cave bear remains in a cave in the Ural Mountains of Russia. Fossils from these caves are becoming more difficult to obtain as the known caves have been heavily collected. Wolf remains are much more rare than cave bear fossils from these caves. Six teeth are present and firmly embedded in the large jaw - even the large canine tooth is intact. The teeth have great enamel and exhibit only a very small amount of natural wear. The glossy surface and whitish-yellow color of the teeth contrast beautifully with the brown jawbone. This is an excellent specimen of a rare wolf jaw from the Ice Age.