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IMAGE: Image of the humerus bone excavated from north central Oregon, which is now on display in the University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History. view more
Credit: Photo courtesy of John Orcutt
COLUMBUS, Ohio - A giant saber-toothed cat lived in North America between 5 million and 9 million years ago, weighing up to 900 pounds and hunting prey that likely weighed 1,000 to 2,000 pounds, scientists reported today in a new study.
The researchers completed a painstaking comparison of seven uncategorized fossil specimens with previously identified fossils and bone samples from around the world to describe the new species. Their finding makes a case for the use of the elbow portion of the humerus - in addition to teeth - to identify fossils of large saber-toothed cats whose massive forearms enabled them to subdue their prey.
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IMAGE: Carlos Ruiz won first place with this photograph showing Cleopatra Pimienta, a biologist and doctoral candidate at Florida International University, working on her photographic record of insect-pollinated flowers in the. view more
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Three winners have been selected in the 2020 Faces of Biology Photo Contest, sponsored by the American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS). Art and science are inextricably linked to effective communication, said Scott Glisson, CEO of AIBS. This contest provides a forum for expression, inspiration, and technical skill. The creativity involved is magnificent.
The AIBS Faces of Biology contest showcases biological research in its many forms and settings. The photos are used to help the public and policymakers better understand the value of biological research and education.