{"product_id":"woolly-mammoth-tusk-fossil-fragment-from-alaska-usa-specimen","title":"Woolly Mammoth Tusk Fossil Fragment from Alaska USA Specimen","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eWoolly Mammoth Tusk\u003c\/strong\u003e fossil fragment has a wonderfully rugged and naturally weathered appearance, with contrasting tan, brown and dark mineralised areas across its surface. The elongated fragment preserves visible textural structures within the ancient tusk material, while its irregular edges and contrasting mineral deposits reflect the thousands of years it spent buried in the Alaskan permafrost and sediment.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts compact yet substantial form makes this an appealing specimen for collectors interested in Ice Age fossils, prehistoric mammals and the remarkable remains of the mammoths that once inhabited the northern regions of North America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecimen Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Woolly Mammoth (\u003cem\u003eMammuthus primigenius\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eFossil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tusk Fragment\u003cbr\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pleistocene Epoch, Ice Age\u003cbr\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alaska, USA\u003cbr\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38 grams\u003cbr\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31mm x 106mm x 13mm\u003cbr\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tan, brown, grey and dark mineralised tones\u003cbr\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural fossil preservation with weathering and mineralisation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Glimpse Into the Ice Age\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWoolly Mammoth\u003c\/strong\u003e was one of the great inhabitants of the Ice Age. Closely related to modern elephants, these imposing animals were specially adapted to survive in the cold northern environments of the Pleistocene. Their dense fur, insulating body fat and relatively small ears helped them withstand some of the harshest conditions on Earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir tusks were modified incisor teeth that grew continuously throughout their lives. Beyond their impressive appearance, tusks were functional tools that mammoths could use to move snow, uncover vegetation and interact with their environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Story Written in the Fossil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most fascinating aspects of a \u003cstrong\u003eWoolly Mammoth Tusk\u003c\/strong\u003e is that no two fossil fragments look exactly alike. Burial conditions, groundwater, mineral-rich sediments, freezing and thawing, and the original structure of the tusk can all influence its final appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen displays particularly attractive dark mineralised areas contrasting with the lighter brown and tan tusk material. The variations across the surface give the fragment depth and character while providing a visible reminder of the long geological journey between the living mammoth and the fossil now preserved in a collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Prehistoric Collector's Specimen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors of prehistoric life, a \u003cstrong\u003eWoolly Mammoth Tusk\u003c\/strong\u003e offers something very different from a mineral or ordinary fossil. It is part of the remains of a recognisable Ice Age animal that once walked across the ancient landscapes of northern North America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen's elongated form, natural surface textures and contrasting mineralisation make it an interesting addition to a fossil collection and a tangible connection to the mammoths of the Pleistocene.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ForeverGems_Tuc26","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46521122881732,"sku":"S981","price":120.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1599\/4699\/files\/S981WoollyMammothTusk_1.webp?v=1786694006","url":"https:\/\/www.forevergems.co.za\/products\/woolly-mammoth-tusk-fossil-fragment-from-alaska-usa-specimen","provider":"ForeverGems_SA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}