Ural Cave bear skull Ursus uralensis
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Ural Cave bear skull Ursus uralensis
Ursus uralensis was a species of cave bear found in western Russias Ural mountians and region. It is one of a complex of large extinct " speleoid or " cave bear like" species that ranged across Eurasia. Males skulls were significantly larger than the largest European brown bears. Though doubtless formidable animals, their omnivorous diet is assumed to be more vegetarian than any current species of bear. They lacked developed premolars and their incisors bow outwards perhaps as an adaptation towards grazing. Their extinction is believed to have happened between 30 and 15 thousand years ago
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Cave Bear Dentition Extinct Fossil Incisors Jaws Mammal Omnivore Pleistocene Uralensis Ursus
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This print showcases the impressive skull of an Ural Cave bear, scientifically known as Ursus uralensis. This particular species of cave bear once roamed the vast expanse of western Russia's Ural mountains and surrounding regions. As part of a complex group of extinct "speleoid" or "cave bear-like" creatures, these bears were widely distributed across Eurasia during the Pleistocene era. What sets this magnificent creature apart is its sheer size. Male Ural Cave bears possessed skulls that surpassed even those of the largest European brown bears in terms of dimensions. Despite their formidable appearance, these omnivorous beasts had a diet that leaned more towards vegetarianism compared to present-day bear species. A unique feature observed in their dentition was the lack of developed premolars and outwardly bowed incisors, which may have been adaptations for grazing on vegetation. Tragically, these majestic beings vanished from existence between 30 and 15 thousand years ago. In this remarkable image captured by Paul D. Stewart from Science Photo Library, we are transported back in time to witness a relic from Earth's past—a fossilized testament to an extraordinary mammal that once thrived but now only exists within our collective memory and scientific exploration.
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