Pseudaelurus - Fossil tooth - Pseudaelurus

Up for grabs is an interesting fossil molar tooth from the extinct predatory cat Pseudaelurus, found at the Miocene site of Petersbuch in Bavaria. The fossil comes from an old collection and represents a fine testament to the early evolutionary history of the felids. Pseudaelurus lived about 20 to 8 million years ago and is regarded as a significant early form within the evolutionary line of modern cats. These primitive predators already moved through their habitats with a body shape typical of cats, and they are among the exciting representatives of the Miocene mammal fauna of Europe. The tooth shows a characteristic light, cream-colored to yellow-beige coloration of the crown, while the root is mineralized in warm, earthy brown and ochre tones. The preserved tooth structure and the natural patina give this piece an authentic fossil character. An attractive collectible for lovers of fossil predators, extinct relatives of the cats, and the Miocene mammal fauna of Petersbuch.