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Cave Lion (other)
Cave lions are large extinct carnivorous felids that are classified either as subspecies of the lion (''Panthera leo''), or as distinct but closely related species, depending on the authority. The subspecies or species known by this name include: * ''Panthera spelaea ''Panthera spelaea'', also known as the Eurasian cave lion, European cave lion or steppe lion, is an extinct ''Panthera'' species that most likely evolved in Europe after the third Cromerian interglacial stage, less than 600,000 years ago. Phy ...'' formerly ''P. leo spelaea'', the Eurasian or European cave lion * '' Panthera fossilis'' or ''P. spelaea fossilis'' or ''P. leo fossilis'', the Early Middle Pleistocene European cave lion * ''Panthera atrox'' or ''P. atrox'', the American lion or American cave lion {{disambiguation Cave lion ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Felid Felidae () is the family of mammals in the order Carnivora colloquially referred to as cats, and constitutes a clade. A member of this family is also called a felid (). The term "cat" refers both to felids in general and specifically to the domestic cat ('' Felis catus''). Felidae species exhibit the most diverse fur pattern of all terrestrial carnivores. Cats have retractile claws, slender muscular bodies and strong flexible forelimbs. Their teeth and facial muscles allow for a powerful bite. They are all obligate carnivores, and most are solitary predators ambushing or stalking their prey. Wild cats occur in Africa, Europe, Asia and the Americas. Some wild cat species are adapted to forest habitats, some to arid environments, and |
