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Name:
Mammuthus primigenius Tusk
Age: Pleistocene
Formation: Ice Age Permafrost
Location: Taymyr Peninsula, Siberia, Russia
Size: Tusk is 11.5 inches straight line
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This is a rare and unusual Woolly Mammoth fossil. It is a Mammuthus primigenius tusk from a BABY Mammoth! This specimen was recovered from the same area that was featured in the Discovery Channel special, ''Raising the Mammoth''. Tusks from baby Mammoths are rarely ever found because of their small size and the Mammoth's low infant mortality rate. The small tusk is complete down to the very tip, which is extremely unusual. The root end is partially hollow, and shows the solid nature of the fossil ivory. The tusk has been expertly polished to show the striking natural color of the fossil ivory. As an added bonus, this specimen comes with a sample of real Mammoth hair (''Wool'') at no extra charge. This is a very unique Mammoth tusk that would display beautifully on a desk or bookshelf (display stand is included for free).
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