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Rare Prehistoric Oligocene Dinictis Saber Cat Skull

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Rare Prehistoric Oligocene Dinictis Saber Cat Skull

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Description

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North America, Western United States, Oligocene, ca. 33.9 to 23 million years ago. A fossilized skull from Dinictis a prehistoric "false saber-toothed cat" in the Nimravidae family, the lower mandible is completely free from the upper, and mounted to showcase the jaws and teeth! This saber-toothed mammal roamed North America, and while similar in appearance to felines - Dinictis was not a true cat! These animals were 2 feet tall (0.6 meters), and likely looked somewhat cat or civet / mongoose-like with a lean, slender body and long tail for balance; the sabers probably protruded from under the lips. Unlike modern-day cats with conical teeth which have a round cross section, these sabers here have a flattened / oval cross section and would have aided in their prey. It is thought that Dinictis hunted prey considerably larger than themselves, such as camelids and prehistoric oreodonts. Truly a remarkable and rare specimen! Size: 6" L x 4.5" W x 4" H (15.2 cm x 11.4 cm x 10.2 cm); 5.25" H (13.3 cm) on included custom stand

Provenance: Private Berthoud, Colorado, USA collection

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Condition

Professionally prepared, with expected restoration and repairs. Infill with new material to fill gaps and stabilize. Approximately 90% or more original material. Entire lower incisors and lower canine teeth are restored. Several molars and tips. Upper saber canines up repaired and reattached, but original material.