Florida Fossil Dire Wolf canine

This is a genuine upper canine from a Dire Wolf (Aenocyon dirus), dating to the Late Pleistocene and discovered in a North Florida river. The crown exhibits natural wear, and part of the root has been broken.  Enamel has a nice brown coloration.

Presented in a 6" × 5" display case.

 

Dire wolves (Aenocyon dirus) were formidable predators of the Pleistocene epoch, roaming North America in packs. Their remains are frequently discovered in Florida's rich river deposits, highlighting their widespread presence in prehistoric ecosystems. Notably, thousands of dire wolf fossils have been excavated from California’s La Brea Tar Pits, making them one of the most iconic and extensively studied Ice Age carnivores. T