Panthera palaeosinensis is an extinct species of big cat belonging to the genus Panthera known from the Pleistocene of northern China. It is often incorrectly referenced as the ancestor of the tiger, Panthera tigris, although it shares features with all living large cats.
Panthera palaeosinensis is an extinct species of big cat belonging to the genus Panthera known from the Pleistocene of northern China. It is often incorrectly referenced as the ancestor of the tiger, Panthera tigris, although it shares features with all living large cats.
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