Jaguar teeth—“by far” the most valuable body part, according to Verheij—are also an important part of the trade. They're sold mostly to Chinese, both in Suriname and China, as necklaces.

In South America, jaguar skins, such as this one at a market in Iquitos, Peru, and teeth have long been marketed to visitors. It’s become clear, however, that trade has expanded beyond tourists.

Sabertooth cats, those iconic prehistoric predators with their massive, curved canine teeth, have been extinct for thousands of years, right? Well, not everyone is convinced. Numerous cryptozoological ...

Stone Age humans extracted animal teeth with flames, blades, and fleshy stews Archaeologists put seven methods to the test. Laura Baisas Jun 24, 2025 1:25 PM EDT ...

Prehistoric people used a culinary method similar to modern slow cooking to extract animal teeth for jewellery, archaeologists have found. Researchers from the University of York and University of ...