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Name:
Canis lupus (Wolf Jaw)
Age: Pleistocene
Formation: Cave Deposits
Location: Carpath Mountains, Romania
Size: Jaw is 6.8 inches long
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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 Carpath Mountains of Romania. Fossils from these caves are becoming more difficult to obtain, as the known caves have been heavily collected, and Wolf remains are much more rare than cave bear fossils from these caves. Seven teeth are present and firmly embedded in the large jaw - even the large canine tooth is intact. The teeth have great enamel and exhibit 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.
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