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dire wolfExtinct wolf (Canis dirus) that existed during the Pleistocene Epoch (1.8 million–10,000 years ago), probably the most common mammalian species found preserved in the La Brea Tar Pits. It differed from the modern wolf in being larger and having a more massive skull, a smaller brain (and probably less intelligence), and relatively light limbs. The species was considerably widespread; skeletal remains have been found in Florida and the Mississippi valley in the U.S., as well as in the Valley of Mexico. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Unlike other saber-tooth cat skulls -- the most commonly found animal remains second to those of dire wolves, he was found with a complete set of jaws. Even so, he and his colleagues have managed to analyze the bones of dire wolves and saber-toothed cats that were trapped at La Brea at three different times: 30,000 years ago, 15,000 years ago, and 11,000 years ago. saber-toothed cats and dire wolves that are more than 28,000 years |
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