Canis dirus

Item Number:  BC-020T

Although not directly relating to any of today’s species of canines, the Dire Wolf co-existed with the Grey Wolf in North America for about 100,000 years.  With a brain case significantly smaller than those of contemporary canines, the Dire Wolf had shorter, stockier legs and a larger skull with more massive teeth. There have been more remains of Dire Wolves found in the La Brea tar pits than any other mammal.

Size:  12 1/2" Long, 6 1/2" Wide, 5 1/2" High