Bison bison (Linnaeus)1758 - also known as Bison antiquus Leidy, 1852.
Pristine complete lower molar from an adult American Buffalo. These once roamed the plains of North America in their millions before being decimated by hunting. This tooth by it's colour and preservation is likely to be less than 1000 years old.
Holocene
S.E.Nebraska, USA.
Tooth : 8.3 cm tall.
