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Cave Bear Incisor Fossil
Cave Bear Incisor Fossil
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During the Pleistocene (Ice Age, 2.5 Mya to 11,700 YA), Cave Bears could be found across Europe and down to the Middle East. These mammals could weigh between 400-500 kgs and measure up to 3 meters long. In contrast to today's bears who only hibernate in caves, these bears would frequent caves earning them their name. Some fossilized teeth have nitrogen-15, indicating these large mammals were opportunistic omnivores. Scientists believe these bears were pushed to extinction by Neanderthals who also relied on cave dwellings.
