Rare Deinotherium Tooth

Rare Deinotherium ToothA rare find from Bosnia, this Deinotherium giganteum tooth retains a portion of its root and displays rich, natural coloring throughout. Deinotherium was a prehistoric elephant like mammal that lived from the Miocene to the early Pleistocene epochs. Recognizable by its large, downward curving tusks attached to the lower jaw, Deinotherium was one of the largest land mammals of its time, reaching up to 14 feet (4. 3 meters) at the shoulder. Unlike

Occasional terrestrial animals washed out to sea

Teeth of this size a valuable find

they may be blunted or partially resorbed

offering a comprehensive picture of dinosaur life and biodiversity during this fascinating epoch

but it did help bring mosasaurs into the spotlight

and when they do they represent outstanding value compared to some of the more heavily marketed fossil-producing regions of the world

ranging from black to deep brown due to phosphate mineralization

Ontocetus appears to have tolerated cool-temperate to subtropical conditions

Rare find from Bosnia

Dimensions:

with teeth famously found in Morocco’s phosphate beds

it’s the result of millions of years of nature working its magic—volcanic activity created pockets in the rock