How far back do people and cats go? Too far for a written record of their origins. Today’s experts must use fossils and molecular markers
Grimsvotn
We’re stepping outside the Decade Volcano series today to look at the most active volcano in Iceland. Why? For two reasons: To the delight of
Repost: Nimravides and the Metailurini
Nimravides and the Metailurini. It sounds like a rock band, but these were once two real and very different types of long-fanged big cat
Decade Volcano: Santorini
It’s hard NOT to get a world-class-travel-destination picture at Santorini, in Greece. That island in the bay is Nea Kameni, the currently active center of
Repost: When Is A Lion Not A Lion?
When its fossils might be those of another big cat. This is the case with “Panthera atrox”. It used to be called the American lion, and recent genetic studies support this. However, some experts disagree. And if you take out Atrox, lions’ historical range shrinks considerably. – a huge difference for conservationists today.
Update
Just to let you know I’m busy behind the scenes here, getting things a little better organized so you can find what you want more
