Tar Pit Fossil Dire Wolf Carnassial

Tar Pit Fossil Dire Wolf CarnassialThis is a genuine carnassial from a Dire Wolf (Aenocyon dirus), dating to the Late Pleistocene and was recovered from the Maricopa asphalt seep in Southern California in the 1960s and 70s. The crown exhibits natural wear, and part of the root has been broken. Enamel has a nice light brown coloration. Presented in a 6" 5" display case. Dire wolves (Aenocyon dirus) were formidable predators of the Pleistocene epoch, roaming North America in packs. Their

including Rebbachisaurus garasbaeand the massive titanosaur Paralititan stromeri

low posterior blade that tapers to a definite point posteriorly

These deposits include Miocene and Pliocene marine and nearshore layers that once formed warm coastal seas—exactly the kind of habitat Megalodon preferred

deepening our understanding of prehistoric life

displayed n a 5x6 case

This specimen does not disappoint— coming with a display stand

more like a huge gharial than a bone-crushing tyrannosaur

The specimen has been repaired and gap filled — honest restoration work that is standard for fossils of this age

Fragment of an authentic Tyrannosaurus rex tooth from the Lance Formation of Weston County

often with stunning contrast at the root

the serrations are razor sharp

this is a standout specimen from one of Florida's most productive and oldest marine fossil deposits