Comparing Cats: A Discussion of Similarities & Differences

[tigerluver]

To avoid semantics and definitons errors, could we please use following format:

Species 1 GSL: 100-300
Species 2 GSL: 200-400

That way the reader can interpret the overlap as they want and we avoid the debate on meanings.

No more posts about each other as well. Please just post your data and evidence-based commentary. 

In terms of morphology, the data shows P. pardus and P. onca overlap but are certainly not the same in skull morphology.

For instance, from Christian (2008):

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These are rations so these should account for size differences.

Also pages 39-47 in this thesis show the two species have potential for morphological overlap and similarity but do not cluster together completely. This is why single skull comparisons could like alike, but on average, there will be clear differences. Reply