Freak Felids - A Discussion of History's Largest Felines

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(09-15-2015, 09:58 PM)Pckts Wrote: Why do seal teeth root so much deeper than other animals?

We are digressing a bit, I might create a separate thread for fossil identification but until, the direct reason is the mandible:

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The symphysis of the body is deep and curved, and thus the canine fits perfectly in that manner.

I really don't think @Fieryeel's canine is a pinniped or otter tooth. The curvature doesn't match, It does look a bit odd for a cat tooth but not as odd when compared to marine mammals, from whales to seals. Its thinness also looks quite like the tiger teeth of the Solo area, which were relatively thin in terms of length and width. Reply