American Lion Brain Replica
$66.00
The American lion brain featured a large neocortex and specialized neurons, supporting the complex social hunting tactics needed for megafauna prey.
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Description
American Lion Brain Replica for Biology
American lion brain replica measures 5.6 x 3.0 x 3.0 inches. Panthera atrox brain is museum-quality polyurethane resin cast of CAS specimen. 1:1 scale. Made in USA.
Experts estimate the American lion measured 5 ft. 3 in. to 8 ft. 2 in. from the nose to the tail. It stood about 3.9 ft. at the shoulder. In 2008, researchers estimated it weighed up to 930 lb.
Scientists recovered about 80 individuals from the La Brea tar pits in Los Angeles. Therefore, their morphology is well known. Preserved skin remains found in Argentine Patagonia caves indicate the animal was reddish in color.
These remains are not as abundant as Smilodon or dire wolf fossils at the pits. This suggests they were better at evading entrapment. This success possibly happened due to their greater intelligence.
Scientific Classification
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Mammalia
- Order: Carnivora
- Suborder: Feliformia
- Family: Felidae
- Subfamily: Pantherinae
- Genus: Panthera
- Species: †P. atrox
- Binomial name: †Panthera atrox
- Conservation Status: Extinct
The America lion, saber-toothed cat replica, dire wolf replica, and Harlan’s ground sloth replica were famously recovered from the asphalt seeps in California. They represent the big four of that specific fossil record, providing a complete picture of the predator-prey dynamics of the era.
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| Weight | 5.0 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 5.6 × 3.6 × 3.0 in |
