Fossil beaver tooth castor canadensis pleistocene florida usa genuine ice age molar

Description

Fossil Beaver Molar Tooth – Castor canadensis

Geological Period: Pleistocene Epoch

Age: Approximately 2.6 million to 11,700 years ago

Locality: St Marks River, Florida, USA

This listing features a genuine fossil molar tooth from the North American beaver (Castor canadensis), one of the most iconic Ice Age mammals still extant today. Recovered from Pleistocene-aged river deposits along the St Marks River in Florida, this specimen offers a fascinating glimpse into the rich megafaunal ecosystem that once flourished in the southeastern United States.

During the Pleistocene, vast areas of Florida were covered by forests, wetlands, and rivers — habitats ideally suited for aquatic mammals like the beaver. Beavers are known for their powerful gnawing teeth, which they used to fell trees, build dams, and maintain their waterlogged homes. The fossil molar reflects their herbivorous diet and is easily identified by its distinctive ridged chewing surface designed for grinding woody vegetation.

These fossils are often found in riverbeds and are naturally tumbled and preserved by the mineral-rich waters over thousands of years.

• Actual Specimen Pictured: You will receive the exact tooth shown in the image.
• Scale: 1cm cube shown in the photograph. Please refer to image for full sizing.
• Condition: Solid and well-preserved with clear dental structure. A fine example of a Pleistocene mammal fossil.

Ideal for:

• Collectors of Ice Age and North American fossils
• Educational displays and classroom teaching
• Students and researchers of palaeontology and zoology
• Thoughtful gifts for natural history enthusiasts

All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Each fossil is responsibly sourced, accurately identified, and selected for its quality and scientific value.