American Lion aka American Cave Lion (Panthera atrox)

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American Lion aka American Cave Lion (Panthera atrox)
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The American lion (Panthera atrox) — also known as the North American lion or American cave lion — is an extinct feline of the family Felidae, endemic to North America during the Pleistocene epoch 12,000 years ago. This statue is from the San Diego Zoo near thhe lion exhibits.

Approximately one hundred specimens of American lions have been recovered from the La Brea Tar Pits, in Los Angeles, so their body structure is well known. The features and teeth of the extinct American lion strongly resemble modern lions, but they were considerably larger, weighing 550 - 775 pounds.


3D Swimmy dinosaur dead guy... I dunno...
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Buggered if I know what to call him... but clearly, you don't call him late for supper. :)

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