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Ice Age Woolly Rhinoceros Tooth Fossil – Siberian Find

Ice Age Woolly Rhinoceros Tooth Fossil – Siberian Find

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Step into the frozen world of the Ice Age with this authentic Woolly Rhinoceros Tooth Fossil from the icy permafrost regions of Siberia, Russia. Belonging to Coelodonta antiquitatis, one of the most iconic megafauna species of the Late Pleistocene Epoch, this remarkable fossil tooth offers a direct connection to the prehistoric tundra landscapes once inhabited by mammoths, giant deer, and other Ice Age giants.

 

This beautifully preserved molar tooth once formed part of the powerful jaw of a Woolly Rhinoceros — a massive herbivore specially adapted for life in freezing climates. The fossil still displays its thick enamel ridges, dense dentine core, and mineralised tooth structure that evolved to grind the tough abrasive grasses of the Ice Age steppe. One of the most fascinating features of Woolly Rhinoceros teeth becomes visible in cross-section, where the looping enamel folds often create natural patterns resembling a smiley face. These intricate shapes formed naturally through the tooth’s complex grinding structure and fossilisation process.

The Woolly Rhinoceros roamed the cold grasslands of Eurasia from approximately 350,000 years ago until its extinction near the end of the last Ice Age around 10,000 years ago. Unlike modern rhinoceroses, this species was perfectly adapted for icy environments, with a thick shaggy coat, a large fat-storing shoulder hump, and two powerful horns used to clear snow in search of buried vegetation.

Adults could grow up to 4 metres long, stand nearly 2 metres tall at the shoulder, and weigh several tonnes, making them among the dominant herbivores of the prehistoric tundra. Their fossils provide scientists with valuable evidence about Ice Age ecosystems, prehistoric climate conditions, and the extinction of large megafauna near the end of the Pleistocene.

This authentic fossil tooth is more than a collector’s specimen — it is a genuine relic from a world shaped by glaciers, mammoths, and Ice Age survival.


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SPECIMEN: Fossil Woolly Rhinoceros Tooth
SPECIES: Coelodonta antiquitatis
AGE: Late Pleistocene (Approx. 50,000 to 14,000 Years Old)
LOCATION: Siberia, Russia
SIZE: Approximately 51mm × 38mm × 53mm
WEIGHT: 93 grams
PRESERVATION: Naturally mineralised fossil molar tooth
AUTHENTICITY: Genuine Ice Age megafauna fossil specimen
DISPLAY: Ideal for fossil collections, educational displays, and natural history décor

Own a genuine survivor from the Ice Age and let this extraordinary Woolly Rhinoceros tooth bring the frozen world of prehistoric megafauna into your collection.

 

 

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Every specimen at Forever Gems is personally hand-selected and verified. We source exclusively from trusted IMCA-registered dealers, artisanal miners, and long-standing partners we meet with annually at the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show.

Any replica or reproduction fossils are always clearly labeled and sold separately.

Lifetime Authenticity Guarantee

We stand behind the authenticity of every fossil we sell. If a fossil purchased from Forever Gems can be scientifically proven not to be authentic, it may be returned at any time for a full refund, provided supporting proof is supplied. This lifetime authenticity guarantee is in addition to our standard 30-day return policy.

Rather than paper certificates, we rely on over 13 years of experience, expert knowledge, and trusted supplier relationships to ensure authenticity and quality.

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We ship nationwide with The Courier Guy and RAM Hand-to-Hand Couriers primarily and worldwide with FedEx. Tracking provided on all orders.

Local pickup: Wellington by appointment, Franschhoek Store Fri–Sun, or Franschhoek Village Market Saturdays (weather permitting).

Own courier: We’ll notify you when ready for collection from Wellington, SA.

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All specimens are securely packaged to arrive safely. Questions? Contact us

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