American lion - Wikipedia
The American lion (Panthera atrox (/ ˈ p æ n θ ər ə ˈ æ t r ɒ k s /), with the species name meaning "savage" or "cruel", also called the North American lion) is an extinct pantherine cat native to North America during the Late Pleistocene from around 130,000 to 12,800 years ago.
American Lion (Panthera Leo Atrox) Facts and Figures
2019年3月24日 · An in-depth profile of the American Lion, including this prehistoric mammal's characteristics, behavior, and habitat.
American Lion - Extinct Animals
2022年4月19日 · The American Lion is an extinct lion subspecies that was endemic to North America during the Pleistocene era. It is believed that a small population also inhabited northwestern South America as part of the Great American Interchange. This subspecies went extinct around 13000 calendar years ago along with mammoths and other large mammals.
American Lions - U.S. National Park Service
2024年8月6日 · Recent genetic testing suggests that American lions evolved from Eurasian cave lions that crossed the Beringia land bridge into North America. The American lion was a fierce predator. Standing four feet tall at the shoulder and eight feet long, the American lion is slightly bigger than today’s African lion.
The American Lion: Panthera Atrox - Wild Explained
2023年9月4日 · The Panthera Atrox, commonly referred to as the American Lion, holds a significant place in the study of prehistoric mammals. This apex predator was one of the largest felids in history, exhibiting immense strength, speed, and agility .
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The Lion, the Land Bridge, and the New World | Hakai Magazine
2023年3月13日 · Lions prowled North America for tens of thousands of years before going extinct. Today, no lions lounge in southern Alberta canola fields or chase prey through Yukon grasslands—so what happened? Cave lions and their larger relatives, American lions, first entered North America during the last ice age, toward the end of the Pleistocene.
Panthera atrox (American Lion) - A-Z Animals
2024年5月27日 · Panthera atrox —commonly known as “the American lion”—is an extinct species of lion native to the North American continent. The relationship between this lion and modern lion species has been contentious for years after its discovery. However, recent studies have revealed its close relationship with the cave lion.
American Lion | Explore the Ice Age Midwest
Commonly known as the American lion, the relationship between Panthera atrox and other big cats around the world has been difficult to classify. Scientists have identified similarities between this cat and modern lions, tigers and jaguars, as well as close similarities with the extinct European cave lion.
Extinct American Lion ( Panthera atrox ) Fact Sheet: Summary
2024年5月7日 · The last North American lions became extinct around 13,000 years ago, along with mammoths and many other large mammals Painted by Paleolithic artists About This Fact Sheet