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White’s bear-dog, Amphicyon longiramus, was the top carnivore in #Florida 16 to 18 million years ago. Some species of bear-dogs evolved wolf-like qualities such as longer legs and tearing-teeth, while others (including White's bear-dog) evolved more bear-like qualities such as a broader body and slower gait, and crushing molars. #fossils #FloridaFossils Bear Dogs, Longer Legs, Molars, Megafauna, Extinct Animals, Prehistoric Creatures, White Bear, Vertebrates, Paleontology

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Amphicyon longiramus

Amphicyon longiramus Quick Facts Common Name: White’s bear-dog The Florida Museum of Natural History has over 550 specimens of this species in its collection, and has the only k…
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White’s bear-dog, Amphicyon longiramus, was the top carnivore in #Florida 16 to 18 million years ago. Some species of bear-dogs evolved wolf-like qualities such as longer legs and tearing-teeth, while others (including White's bear-dog) evolved more bear-like qualities such as a broader body and slower gait, and crushing molars. #fossils #FloridaFossils

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White’s bear-dog, Amphicyon longiramus, was the top carnivore in #Florida 16 to 18 million years ago. Some species of bear-dogs evolved wolf-like qualities such as longer legs and tearing-teeth, while others (including White's bear-dog) evolved more bear-like qualities such as a broader body and slower gait, and crushing molars. #fossils #FloridaFossils

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