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(05-06-2020, 09:02 PM)OncaAtrox Wrote: So the modern and cave lion's split happened later than originally thought? This is amazing because it solidifies once and for all that they were true lions which diversified from Panthera leo fairly recently.
It's also worth pointing out the lack of genetic diversity coupled with the lack of access to large prey is one of the main factors as to why Gir lions are significantly smaller on average than their counterparts in certain parts of Africa. Their dwarfism cause is similar to what happened to Siberian tigers.
Couldn't agree more.
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