Description: Up for sale is an incredible RARE the early Pleistocene hyena carnivore Chasmaporthetes progressus skull from Gansu, China!Chasmaporthetes is an extinct genus of hyenas that lived during the Late Miocene to the Early Pleistocene epochs, roughly 5 to 1 million years ago. Unlike the modern hyenas, which are primarily scavengers, Chasmaporthetes were more adapted to active predation and fast running. Its ecological niche is resembles wolf, more or less. ### Key Characteristics:- **Adaptations for Running:** Chasmaporthetes are often referred to as "running hyenas" because of their limb adaptations that suggest they were capable of running down prey, similar to cheetahs or wolves.- **Geographic Range:** Fossils have been found across North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa, indicating they were widespread. Paleontological Significance:- **First North American Hyena:** Chasmaporthetes was the only genus of hyena known to have lived in North America, providing significant insights into the migration and evolution of hyenids. -------------------------------------------------- The fossil skull is preserved in a great but disarticulated condition, with gorgeous enamel details and elegant coloration. Most of the tooth on the skull were going through exfoliation process, as nearly all of them were almost ready to be replaced by the permanent tooth grew underneath . The upper skull is measured around 25 cm/9.842 inches and the lower jaw is measured around 18 cm/7.086 inches in length. The whole masterpiece is around 28 cm/11.023 inches in length and the height is around 13.5 cm/5.314 inches. Please do not hesitate to ask any question!
Price: 3880 USD
Location: Taipei
End Time: 2024-09-19T09:46:02.000Z
Shipping Cost: 98 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Country/Region of Manufacture: China
