porshaman Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 Hello. First I wanted to thank everyone who responded to me regarding the "bear-dog-Hyena" pictures. I have since identified the specimen as Pachycrocuta brevirostris. So for those of you said "Hyena", you were correct. At first I though it might be a Dinocrocuta, however, areas of the skull simply did not match up. Anyways, I have attached pictures of what I am sure to be a Eurasian Cave Lion. I would like to know if these specimens are common since I may be in the position to purchase it. Any opinions are greatly appreciated. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digit Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 Looks like a cool piece. We do not give valuations here on the forum. If the price offered seems reasonable to you for an unusual piece like this, then the price is the value. Cheers. -Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 As stated in the Forum Rules and Community Standards: "Please understand that The Fossil Forum cannot appraise the commercial value of a fossil ; this is beyond what can be done through pictures on the internet, so please don't ask." Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 __________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaleoNoel Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 I'm not getting the cat vibes on this and think it may be Hyena. Here's a pic of an American lion skull I took at the Black Hills Institute. And here's a pic of a Eurasian Cave Lion from Wikipedia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porshaman Posted September 1, 2019 Author Share Posted September 1, 2019 You were absolutely correct. What I have is a hyena....probably a cave hyena. It did have some cat characteristics but it definitely is a hyena. Thanks again for your help!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaleoNoel Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 3 minutes ago, porshaman said: You were absolutely correct. What I have is a hyena....probably a cave hyena. It did have some cat characteristics but it definitely is a hyena. Thanks again for your help!! You're welcome! And congratulations on a cool fossil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porshaman Posted September 1, 2019 Author Share Posted September 1, 2019 Thank you! I just joined this site recently and am still learning the ropes.....but I cannot believe the expertise I have already encountered as well as the integrity!! Truly a first rate site!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digit Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 We have a great membership with a diversity and depth of knowledge that is truly awesome. We also work to keep this place an inviting forum free from the noise that is so baked-in with other social media sites. We're always glad when someone notices the refreshing difference. Cheers. -Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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