Authentic fossilized Tapir tooth, 2.8 cm long, 10,000 – 1 million years old, Pleistocene, USA

RON 129,99

Authentic fossilized Tapir tooth specimen (Tapirus sp.) from the USA, between 10,000 and 1 million years old, found in the Peace River bed in North Florida. The product comes in a wooden box with a transparent glass lid. An excellent gift for any enthusiast of curiosities and paleontology!

Due to the age of the specimen, the tooth may have imperfections and repaired areas (glued sections) that are perfectly normal and inevitable, but it is, overall, in good condition. We invite you to carefully study the product photos to identify the natural imperfections and any possible repairs to the specimen.

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Specimen: authentic fossilized Tapir tooth (Tapirus sp.)

Age: between 10,000 – 1 million years old, Pleistocene epoch

Dimensions: approximately 2.8 cm length (Please take a look at the photo where the specimen is placed next to the ruler/in the hand to get an idea of its size)

Country of origin: Peace River, North Florida, USA

The product consists of a single authentic fossilized Tapir tooth in a wooden box with a transparent glass lid, the exact one shown in the photos above, and comes accompanied by a brochure containing specific geological and paleontological information.

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Description

The Tapir is a genus of herbivorous mammal that inhabits tropical regions in South America, Central America, and Asia. It first appeared during the Eocene epoch, approximately 50 million years ago, and survives to this day. It features a massive body similar to that of a pig, smooth skin, and an elongated upper lip and nose forming a short trunk-like proboscis. This elongated nose is used to grasp branches and strip off leaves for feeding. The largest modern tapir species, the Malayan Tapir, can reach 2.5 meters in length and weigh up to 250 kg.

Several kinds of tapir lived in Florida during the Pleistocene, closely resembling species alive today. Their molars are relatively easy to identify by their distinctive ridges and low crowns, features associated with a herbivorous diet.

Modern Tapirus indicus
Tapirus indicus, one of the modern tapir species – author Rufus46, Wikipedia – image is strictly for illustrative purposes and is not part of the product

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