Zoology: Bones (Fossil / Prehistoric)

This femur is from a short-faced bear that was about 12 feet tall. See the entire skeleton (SC-114-A). This specimen was found in Alaska and is thought to have died about 28,000 years ago. The species became extinct around 11,000 years ago. The short-faced bear is considered to have been the largest predatory terrestrial mammal. With gratitude to the Babiarz Institute of Paleontological Studies for the opportunity to cast this specimen.
25" / 63.5 cm Long

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