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armadillo vs. capybara


Harry Pristis

Astragali of two Pleistocene animals, a giant armadillo (Family PAMPATHERIIDAE) and a capybara. Here are some comparisons using the longest dimensional plane presented in the image:

  • Holmesina floridanus:...astragalus 34.3mm; calcaneum 70.0mm
  • capybara:......astragalus 41.0mm; calcaneum ____

  • Puma concolor:...astragalus _____; calcaneum 66.5mm
  • amphicyonid:.....astragalus 54.1mm; calcaneum 88.1mm

  • African lion:....astragalus 51.0mm; calcaneum 104.0mm

  • leopard:.........astragalus 38.0mm; calcaneum 71.0mm
  • spotted hyaena:..astragalus 37.5mm; calcaneum 65.0mm

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