Sri Lankan Leopard (Panthera pardus kotiya)

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(06-17-2019, 03:42 PM)Luipaard Wrote: Meanwhile I can come up with a comparison of a large South African male (Mvula) and a Sri Lankan one. What notices me is the less developed head of Mvula and smaller skull (ears relative to skull). Last time your excuse was the different angle, but I don't think that will change much. The difference is very noticeable.

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Making an assumption based off ear size is hardly scientific. Like all other animals, ears are an individual characteristic and come in many shapes and sizes. 
Again, one is looking forward and another is turned off to the side as well. Lastly is that you have no idea the camera used, setting used, distance or angle of the shots taken. 
When we cherry pick images to compare it's easy to find examples that back our point.
For instance, if ear size were the means of determining cat size, you'd have to tell people this  African is the largest leopard on earth.

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