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SPECTACULAR GIANT CAPYBARA MOLAR TOOTH Santa Fe River - Florida, U.S.A. PLEISTOCENE PERIOD: 1.8 million - 10,000 years ago The variety and types of animals that once thrived in North America during the prehistoric ages is nothing short of spectacular and practically unbelievable. Neochoerus pinckneyi is an example of some of the mega-fauna that lived during this period. Fossils from this strange extinct beast are uncommon and rarely seen in private collections.This is an intact and most impressive complete molar tooth of the Giant Extinct Capybara Neochoerus pinckneyi. Compared to partial all black or brown examples, this will likely be one of the most beautiful fossil teeth you will ever see of this giant rodent from America's final Ice Age. The tooth is complete with amazing WHITE color and blushed spots of black and orange with an orange-banded partial root also present. This is the absolute finest quality example of this HIGHLY RARE animal one could acquire and is amongst the few best ever specimens we have seen. From an extensive private collection specializing in Florida fossils, this will likely be one of the best we will ever offer. NO RESTORATION OR REPAIR. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Neochoerus pinckneyi, also known as the Giant Capybara or Pinckney's Capybara, resembled a giant long-legged Guinea pig the size of a large hog. The Giant Capybara belongs to the Rodentia order, Hydrochoeridae. Amongst the largest rodents that ever walked the earth, this animal lived and died out during the Pleistocene Period in North America. A smaller version survives today in South America. The smaller capybaras of South America are the largest living rodents in the world today. The extinct Giant Capybara was a semi-aquatic rodent that lived near water throughout southern North America as far as present-day South Carolina. It was an herbivore and spent most of its time grazing on plants in or near springs, ponds and streams. Weighing in at 200 pounds, these beasts grew to the size of a modern hog. RARE CONDITION & COLOR - THE MOST BEAUTIFUL / PERFECTLY PRESERVED FOSSIL TOOTH FROM THIS ANIMAL! 2.2" long on the curve SOLD LM54-003 INCLUDES DISPLAY BOX Actual Item - One Only |
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