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paleontology1 year ago

"Discovery of Prehistoric Cat Species Reveals Formidable Bite"

Paleontologists have discovered a new species of prehistoric cat, Magerifelis peignei, which lived over 15 million years ago and likely had a powerful bite. The fossil, a jawbone, was found in Madrid and represents a new form of feline with primitive teeth and a robust jaw. This discovery has important implications for understanding the evolution of felines and suggests that M. peignei was capable of exerting powerful bites, potentially enabling it to rapidly kill larger prey than similarly-sized felines today.

paleontology2 years ago

"Discovery of Prehistoric Cat Species in Spain"

Scientists have discovered a new prehistoric cat species, Magerifelis peignei, in Spain dating back 15.5 million years, shedding light on the diversity of felines during that era. The well-preserved fossil remains, including partial jaw bones and almost all teeth, suggest that this medium-sized cat had a strong bite and may have preyed on relatively larger animals compared to modern-day cats. The discovery increases understanding of the diversity and evolution of cats during the prehistoric period in Europe.