The Dire Wolf was more powerful and robust than any other species of canis. Its most distinctive characteristics were its massive skull and intimidating dentition, suggesting that it subdued its victims by crushing them to death in its vice-like jaws. The size of this beautiful specimen is 12" long, 7" wide and 6" high. It is a full size replica cast from a fossil found in the Rancho La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles. The "tar pit" finish makes it look as though it was just excavated!