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Siberian Tiger
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Bay Cat - Looking Like Evil Smile on you
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Leopard (Panthera pardus ) and Jaguar (Panthera onca) two separate species of big cats. People getting confused with this two . Lions are the closest relative of these two,,
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Did you know Cougar and Cheetah both are to closest relative to each other?
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Which one your favorite snowy cat?
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Learn more about cheetah!!!
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Ailurarctos lufengensis, an extinct species of bear, was discovered in the Lufeng region of China and lived during the late Miocene to early Pliocene, roughly 7 to 5 million years ago. This species is considered a crucial part of the evolutionary history of bears and may have been closely related to the common ancestor of modern bears, particularly the Giant panda.
Here are a few key facts about Ailurarctos lufengensis:
Fossil Discovery: The fossil remains were discovered in Lufeng, Yunnan Province, China, providing significant evidence of the bear’s existence in prehistoric times.
Size and Shape: This bear was relatively small compared to modern bears, with an estimated weight of about 40 kg (88 lbs), and it had a more primitive build.
Diet and Behavior: Ailurarctos lufengensis is believed to have been omnivorous, similar to modern bears. It likely had a varied diet, including fruits, plants, bamboo and small animals. Evidence suggests it may have been arboreal (tree-dwelling) to some extent, using its claws for climbing.
Significance in Evolution: This species is important for understanding the evolutionary lineage of bears. Ailurarctos lufengensis is often considered an early relative of the giant panda, and some scientists believe it could have been a precursor to the modern panda, which evolved later into a more specialized bamboo-eating species.
Extinction: Ailurarctos lufengensis went extinct around 5 million years ago, and its disappearance is thought to coincide with environmental changes that altered its habitat.
This species helps bridge the gap between the more ancient bear species and the more modern forms of bears we are familiar with today.
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Unusual Big Cats Hybrid
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Big Cats Fight
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