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Freak Felids - A Discussion of History's Largest Felines

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How much truth is there to the Javan tiger having larger paws than specimens for Nepal? If it's true, what do you think the purpose or cause of this is?

Large paws are known to act as "snow shoes." There hasn't been snow in Java for millenia. From my discussion with the professor who examined the Javan fossils, she believes these forms essentially evolved into the modern Javan form. Occupit similarities also support this claim. 

Maybe the evolution of the Sonda tiger was rushed for whatever reason. Once the oceans rose, the larger specimens stuck on the island probably could not survive for long, and the extreme downsizing began. Is it possible that the large paws of modern Javans are a remnant of their giant ancestors?
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RE: Freak Felids - A Discussion of History's Largest Felines - tigerluver - 07-19-2014, 12:22 AM
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