Beverly in Toledo in Lucas County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Human expansion in Europe likely led to the extinction of the cave bear

Photographed By Craig Doda, May 7, 2023

1. Human expansion in Europe likely led to the extinction of the cave bear Marker

Inscription. Cave bears were enormous bears that lived throughout Europe and Asia during the last Ice Age. Now extinct, this species dwelt in caves where hundreds of their fossil remains have been recovered. New evidence reveals that a growing population of modern humans used these same caves for shelter, displacing the bears and contributing to their extinction.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Anthropology & Archaeology • Environment.

Location. 41° 37.217′ N, 83° 34.85′ W. Marker is in Toledo, Ohio, in Lucas County. It is in Beverly. Marker can be reached from Hippo Way, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 Hippo Way, Toledo OH 43609, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Most Bear Species Populations Are Rebounding In The United States (a few steps from this marker); Humans And Bears Continue To Share A Fragile Relationship (a few steps from this marker); Snow Leopard (within shouting distance of this marker); Giraffes then and now (within shouting distance of this marker); Amur Tiger (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas H. Anderson (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Skeldon Plaza (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Horn of dilemma (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Toledo.

Regarding Human expansion in Europe likely led to the extinction of the cave bear. This sign serves as a historical marker because it shares how the history of human interaction affected the population of the species.

Photographed By Craig Doda, May 7, 2023

2. Human expansion in Europe likely led to the extinction of the cave bear Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 46 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 19, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.