Mammal - Fossil mandible bone - Panthera zdanskyi (nickname: Longdan Tiger)
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Panthera zdanskyi is a mammal specimen from the Quaternary, Pleistocene (2.58–0.0117 million years ago) from China, and is a restored fossil mandible of the rare carnivorous species.
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Up for sale is a RARE lower mandible of prehistoric big cat Panthera zdanskyi (carnivorous mammal) from early Pleistocene of Linxia basin, Gansu, China!
This’s a very well preserved lower right mandible specimen of the rare carnivorous species of Panthera zdanskyi, with few feeding marks on its canine tooth. P. zdanskyi is an extinct felid Pantherine species dating from the Early Pleistocene (approximately 2.2 to 2.5 million years ago), formally described in 2011 (Mazák et al., 2011), and considered a basal member of the modern tgier (P. tigris) lineage. For detailed information about this species classification, please refer to the reference article below.
It is not a modern or protected animal. This fossil is offered strictly as a paleontological specimen. This is a pure fossil specimen, not part of any living or protected species.
It is ideal for collectors and researchers interested in large felid fossils and Pleistocene mammals.
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The size measurements of this item is around 9.8 x 8 cm/3.7 x 3.1 inches (length X height), with repairs and restorations ~3%.
For shipping, the Chunghwa post (the official post of Taiwan) will be used to carry the item worldwide.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions in mind!
Reference: Oldest Known Pantherine Skull and Evolution, Mazák et al., 2011 (PLOS ONE)
Up for sale is a RARE lower mandible of prehistoric big cat Panthera zdanskyi (carnivorous mammal) from early Pleistocene of Linxia basin, Gansu, China!
This’s a very well preserved lower right mandible specimen of the rare carnivorous species of Panthera zdanskyi, with few feeding marks on its canine tooth. P. zdanskyi is an extinct felid Pantherine species dating from the Early Pleistocene (approximately 2.2 to 2.5 million years ago), formally described in 2011 (Mazák et al., 2011), and considered a basal member of the modern tgier (P. tigris) lineage. For detailed information about this species classification, please refer to the reference article below.
It is not a modern or protected animal. This fossil is offered strictly as a paleontological specimen. This is a pure fossil specimen, not part of any living or protected species.
It is ideal for collectors and researchers interested in large felid fossils and Pleistocene mammals.
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The size measurements of this item is around 9.8 x 8 cm/3.7 x 3.1 inches (length X height), with repairs and restorations ~3%.
For shipping, the Chunghwa post (the official post of Taiwan) will be used to carry the item worldwide.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions in mind!
Reference: Oldest Known Pantherine Skull and Evolution, Mazák et al., 2011 (PLOS ONE)
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Specimen
Mammal
Scientific name
Panthera zdanskyi (nickname: Longdan Tiger)
Country of Origin
China
Geological Period
Quaternary, Pleistocene (2.58 - 0.0117 million years)
Condition
Restored
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