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01-17-2023, 09:58 PM( This post was last modified: 01-17-2023, 10:51 PM by Pckts )
(01-17-2023, 09:38 PM)Luipaard Wrote:
(01-17-2023, 09:29 PM)Pckts Wrote: Like I mentioned, Harrington’s quote in regards to 90kg Persian weight isn’t based off an individual, just a species specific claim.
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That being said, it’s a great book on Iranian parks and wildlife. Highly recommended if you can find it.
That figure is based on an individual:
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There was no data back in 1977 except for one male and that's how they concluded males can weigh up to 90kg.
No it wasn't that's Harringtons book right there as he is the one the cited as well as being the closest in date. So unless there's an actual individual with appropriate information specified, it's nothing more than an estimate. 90kg is a generally maximum for any Leopard in literature. It's too easy to just frivolously use large weights without evidence to back them.