Cave bear

About it

Ice Age bear of Europe, bigger than most brown bears, with a steep, domed forehead. Teeth, claws, and bones come from caves where thousands died over the centuries, especially in Romania, Austria, and Slovenia.

Type

Fossil (vertebrate)

Group

Bear (mammal)

Colours

brown, tan, cream, grey

Transparency

opaque

Periods

Quaternary

Typical values: real specimens vary. For more, see mindat.org.