Coelodonta antiquitatis Woolly Rhino Tooth Fossil | Pleistocene Devensian | Sutton Courtenay Oxfordshire UK | Genuine Specimen

Description

A rare and authentic Woolly Rhinoceros (Coelodonta antiquitatis) fossil tooth, discovered in Sutton Courtenay (Sutton Hardcourt), Oxfordshire, England. This specimen dates to the Pleistocene Epoch, more specifically the Devensian Stage (~115,000 to 11,700 years ago), when glacial cycles dominated Northern Europe and megafauna roamed the Ice Age landscapes.

Geological & Stratigraphic Context:

• Location: Sutton Courtenay, Oxfordshire, UK
• Geological Epoch: Pleistocene
• Stage: Devensian (Late Pleistocene)
• Depositional Environment: Cold-climate river terrace gravels and glacial outwash plains typical of British Ice Age fossil sites. These deposits often contain bones and teeth of large mammals adapted to tundra and steppe-like environments.

Fossil Type & Classification:

• Type: Fossilised Molar or Premolar Tooth
• Species: Coelodonta antiquitatis (Blumenbach, 1799)
• Common Name: Woolly Rhinoceros
• Order: Perissodactyla
• Family: Rhinocerotidae
• Superfamily: Rhinocerotoidea

Morphological Features:

• High-crowned (hypsodont) tooth with complex enamel folding adapted for chewing coarse tundra vegetation
• Thick, durable enamel shows grinding wear, typical of Ice Age herbivores
• Rooted or partially rooted depending on the individual and level of preservation

Notable Details:

• The Woolly Rhinoceros was a key member of the Pleistocene megafauna, ranging from Western Europe to Siberia, adapted to cold steppes and mammoth tundra
• Specimens from Oxfordshire are highly sought-after due to the area’s long-recognised significance in British Quaternary palaeontology
• This specimen was carefully chosen for its quality and completeness, suitable for both display and educational collections

Biozone:

• Typically falls within the Late Devensian faunal assemblage, often associated with other cold-adapted mammals like Mammuthus primigenius and Bison priscus

Specimen & Scale Information:

• Scale Rule Squares/Cube = 1cm — Please consult the photograph for precise dimensions
• The item in the photo is the exact fossil you will receive, selected for preservation and clarity

Certification & Authenticity: All of our fossils are 100% genuine specimens, and this item comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. This Woolly Rhino tooth has been ethically sourced and professionally assessed for authenticity.

Own a tangible piece of Ice Age history with this stunning Woolly Rhinoceros fossil tooth from Pleistocene Oxfordshire—a perfect addition to any fossil or megafauna collection.