{"product_id":"alaskan-woolly-mammoth-molar-slice-fossil-ice-age-treasure-copy","title":"Woolly Mammoth Molar Slice from Alaska","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDiscover a remarkable fragment of Ice Age history with this \u003cstrong\u003eWoolly Mammoth Molar Slice\u003c\/strong\u003e from Alaska. The carefully prepared cross-section reveals the intricate arrangement of enamel and dentine that made mammoth molars so effective at processing tough vegetation. Long bands of warm cream and golden brown material are separated by dark mineralised layers, creating a striking natural pattern across the tooth.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe elongated form and exposed internal structure make this \u003cstrong\u003eWoolly Mammoth Molar Slice\u003c\/strong\u003e particularly fascinating to examine. Fine fractures and variations in mineralisation add to its natural character, while resin stabilisation helps preserve the fossil and its delicate structure. This is a wonderful specimen for collectors interested in Ice Age mammals, palaeontology and the prehistoric landscapes of Alaska.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecimen Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eFossil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Woolly Mammoth molar, \u003cem\u003eMammuthus primigenius\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen:\u003c\/strong\u003e S988\u003cbr\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alaska, USA\u003cbr\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eGeological Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pleistocene \/ Ice Age\u003cbr\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut, polished and stabilised with resin\u003cbr\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 76mm x 29mm x 7mm\u003cbr\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Remarkable Mammoth Molar\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike human teeth, mammoth molars were specially adapted to withstand years of heavy grinding. Their complex structure consisted of alternating plates of enamel and dentine, allowing the teeth to efficiently process coarse grasses and other vegetation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a molar is cut across these layers, the result is a fascinating geological and biological pattern. The parallel bands visible in this \u003cstrong\u003eWoolly Mammoth Molar Slice\u003c\/strong\u003e provide a direct look at the specialised dental structure that helped these enormous herbivores survive in the challenging environments of the Ice Age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Fossil From Ancient Alaska\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the Pleistocene, Alaska formed part of Beringia, a vast northern landscape connecting Asia and North America. This region supported extensive grasslands that provided ideal habitat for Woolly Mammoths and other Ice Age megafauna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eWoolly Mammoth Molar Slice\u003c\/strong\u003e therefore offers more than an unusual fossil pattern. It represents a tangible connection to an ecosystem that existed thousands of years ago, when mammoths moved across the frozen northern landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost mainland Woolly Mammoth populations disappeared around the end of the Ice Age, although isolated groups survived much later on Arctic islands. The last known populations survived on Wrangel Island until approximately 4,000 years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Fascinating Collectors Specimen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of fossilised tooth structure, dark mineralisation and warm natural tones makes this \u003cstrong\u003eWoolly Mammoth Molar Slice\u003c\/strong\u003e an excellent display specimen. Its compact size makes it easy to showcase while still revealing an impressive amount of detail from the original mammoth tooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is particularly suited to collectors of prehistoric mammals, Ice Age fossils and Alaskan palaeontology, offering an unusual opportunity to see the internal architecture of one of the most iconic animals of the Pleistocene.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ForeverGems_Tuc26","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46516774928580,"sku":"S988","price":550.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1599\/4699\/files\/S988MammothToothSlice_1.webp?v=1786701927","url":"https:\/\/www.forevergems.co.za\/products\/alaskan-woolly-mammoth-molar-slice-fossil-ice-age-treasure-copy","provider":"ForeverGems_SA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}