Native American Artifacts & Hot Wheels
Lot 236:
Extinct Dire Wolf Jaw (Aenocyon Dirus) Fossil found in Iowa
Dire wolves, scientifically known as Aenocyon dirus found in SW Iowa. Dire Wolves went extinct in Iowa around 10,000 years ago. These formidable predators were larger and more robust than modern gray wolves, with some of the largest dire wolf skulls in North America being discovered in Iowa. The dire wolf’s range included various habitats across North America, but they were particularly adapted to hunting large Ice Age megafauna. Often their teeth are chipped or broken from chewing on larger animals. Adult jaw bones generally show heavy wear and damage from the crunching of bone. The best skeletal specimens of this ancient predator have been found in the La Brea Tar Pits with a hand full that have been found in Iowa. Extremely rare fossil to find even where they can be found. This jaw bone measures 10 1/4" approximately. This is a jaw from a mature Dire Wolf. There has been no restoration work done to this fossil.
Condition: Ancient Authentic
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