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Cindy's African Safari
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Early forms of the cheetah are believed to have inhabited North America as far back as 2� million years ago (Acinonyx studeri) to as recently as 12,000 years ago in the smaller form of Acinonyx trumani. The early �Old World� form, Acinonyx pardinensis found in Europe, closely resembled the modern day cheetah apart from being noticeably larger.� 1997 Andrew
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IS THAT FRESH MEAT I SMELL!!!!!!!!!
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Here is another beautiful Cat whose home is also the African Plains.........This is the African Tiger
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TimeLine of the 'Big Cat' speciesTime Lion Tiger Leopard Jaguar Cheetah 2 m years Primitive tigers found in S.E Asia. Common ancestry - primitive leopard species evolved in central Asia and spread into Africa. Acinonyx.pardinensis Giant Cheetah found in Europe. Spreading out across Africa and Asia. Populations spread out to the west. Isolation of localised forms in S.E Asia Early jaguars, (P.onca.augusta)where larger and longer leged. A.studeri found in North America. 1 m years Giant species evolves in China. Leopards spread into Europe - Jaguars spread across land bridge between Asia and N.America 750,000 Giant Lion form found in East Africa (lineage now disputed) Gradual shortening of legs and decrease in body size - possible due to changes in climate and vegitation. 500,000 250,000 Lion spreads to Eurasia speciation due to climatic changes Cave Lion (P.spelaea) in Europe and (P.atrox) in the Americas. Reduction in body size Complex pattern of sub-species evolve in Europe and Middle East 100,000 Lions die out in Americas and Europe due to climatic and vegetation changes. Further climatic and habitat changes bring jaguar close to its present day form A.trumani in N.America. It is suggested that this species possibly evolved from puma ancestors. � 1997 Andrew Garman
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