Early Cat - Fossil matrix - Metailurus - 16 cm - 12 cm

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Metailurus, an early cat skull specimen from the Neogene period, is in natural condition; the skull length is about 16 cm and it includes the cervical vertebrae and foot bones.

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Metailurus, early cat skull, the length of skull is about 16 cm. Its teeth are between cats and saber-toothed tigers. This also includes the cervical vertebrae and foot bones.

The canines of Metailurus are longer than those of even the clouded leopard, but significantly shorter than true saber teeth, and more conical than bladed.

This fossil can be displayed directly with a display stand. This item is shipped professionally by DHL, and we will also bear part of the shipping cost.

Metailurus, early cat skull, the length of skull is about 16 cm. Its teeth are between cats and saber-toothed tigers. This also includes the cervical vertebrae and foot bones.

The canines of Metailurus are longer than those of even the clouded leopard, but significantly shorter than true saber teeth, and more conical than bladed.

This fossil can be displayed directly with a display stand. This item is shipped professionally by DHL, and we will also bear part of the shipping cost.

Details

Specimen
Early Cat
Scientific name
Metailurus
Geological Period
Neogene (23.03 - 2.58 million years)
Condition
Natural
Weight
1.5 kg
Height
16 cm
Width
12 cm
Depth
10 cm
TaiwanVerified
2022
Objects sold
99.55%
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