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| Dire Wolf v Spotted Hyena | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Jun 17 2012, 05:58 PM (37,534 Views) | |
| Taipan | Jun 17 2012, 05:58 PM Post #1 |
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Dire Wolf - Canis dirus The Dire wolf (Canis dirus) is an extinct carnivorous mammal of the genus Canis, and was most common in North America and South America from the Irvingtonian stage to the Rancholabrean stage of the Pleistocene epoch living 1.80 Ma – 10,000 years ago, existing for approximately 1.79 million years. lthough it was closely related to the Gray Wolf and other sister species, Canis dirus was not the direct ancestor of any species known today. Unlike the Gray Wolf, which is of Eurasian origin, the Dire Wolf evolved on the North American continent, along with the Coyote. The Dire Wolf co-existed with the Gray Wolf in North America for about 100,000 years. The dire wolf was about the same size as the largest modern gray wolves (Canis lupus), which are the Yukon wolf and the northwestern wolf. C. d. guildayi weighed on average 60 kilograms (132 lb) and C. d. dirus was on average 68 kg (150 lb). Despite superficial similarities to the Gray Wolf, there were significant differences between the two species. The legs of the Dire Wolf were proportionally shorter and sturdier than those of the Gray Wolf, and its brain case was smaller than that of a similarly sized gray wolf. The Dire Wolf's teeth were similar to the Gray Wolf's, only slightly larger, pointing to a hypercarnivorous to mesocarnivorous activity. Paleontologist R.M. Nowak states the dietary characteristics are primarily carnivorous as well as partially omnivorous. ![]() Spotted Hyena - Crocuta crocuta The spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta), also known as the laughing hyena or tiger wolf, is a species of hyena native to Sub-Saharan Africa. It is listed as Least Concern by the IUCN on account of its widespread range and large numbers estimated at 10,000 individuals. The spotted hyena is the largest extant member of the Hyaenidae.[43] Adults measure 95.0—165.8 cm in body length, and have a shoulder height of 70.0-91.5 cm. Adult male spotted hyenas in the Serengeti weigh 40.5—55.0 kg (89—121 lb), while females weigh 44.5—63.9 kg (98—141 lb). Spotted hyenas in Zambia tend to be heavier, with males weighing on average 67.6 kg (149 lb), and females 69.2 kg (153 lb). Exceptionally large weights of 81.7 kg (180 lb) and 86 kg (190 lb) are known. It has been estimated that adult members of the now extinct Eurasian populations weighed 102 kg (225 lbs). ______________________________________________________________________
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| Superpredator | Jun 18 2012, 06:42 PM Post #31 |
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In PACKS. |
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| Veli | Jun 18 2012, 07:28 PM Post #32 |
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and you're basing this on what? |
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| k9boy | Jun 18 2012, 07:42 PM Post #33 |
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Well the leopard is stronger, better armed, more agile and a better fighter then a dire wolf. |
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| Bandog | Jun 18 2012, 08:37 PM Post #34 |
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Everything else is just a dog.
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Same advantages it holds over a hyena except that the agility difference is less pronounced? The strength part is incorrect as well, at the same weights, the difference in strength is minimal. Refer to the muscle info thread. |
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| mohamad | Jun 18 2012, 11:32 PM Post #35 |
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you see it a complete mismatche !!! (60 kg "dire" wolf ) can you tell me your opinion about this fight and why it a mismatch ?
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| Megafelis Fatalis | Jun 18 2012, 11:34 PM Post #36 |
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Of course |
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| k9boy | Jun 19 2012, 12:11 AM Post #37 |
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I've already said why, the leopard has every advantage. |
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| Canidae | Jun 19 2012, 01:04 AM Post #38 |
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I.M.O wolves - and by a small default Dire Wolves - are heavily under-rated compared to other animals in their 'weight class', if you will. They have many advantages over other predators that are often over-looked due to other animals having a single, impressive well known trait in comparison that is heavily focused upon, e.g grappling in cats, durability in hyenas, etc. |
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| k9boy | Jun 19 2012, 02:25 AM Post #39 |
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I'm not doubting they are tough, but leopards, pumas and hyenas are far superiour. |
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| Canidae | Jun 19 2012, 02:36 AM Post #40 |
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I wouldn't say so I.M.O, in individual aspects - yes - but the wolf is a stronger, tougher and more dangerous animal than most can think due to it's smaller size on average and slighter appearance. |
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| k9boy | Jun 19 2012, 02:45 AM Post #41 |
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Who would you favour in a fight, A 60kg dire wolf vs A) a puma b)a leopard ? |
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| Wild | Jun 19 2012, 03:21 AM Post #42 |
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so their efficient hunters but a hunt isn't a fight. Ever thought the buffalo would begin to succumb to exhaustion from running or that they might have targeted weak, juvenile, or injured buffalo? Regardless there are a lot of factors in a hunt or a chase that might not come into consideration in an actual face-to-face brawl. |
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| Canidae | Jun 19 2012, 03:48 AM Post #43 |
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Would depend on the other animals involve, but I.M.O I'd be unsure due to the lack of real knowledge on the Dire Wolf. |
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| Veli | Jun 19 2012, 06:48 AM Post #44 |
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let me ask you one thing, do you even know what dire wolf is ? |
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| k9boy | Jun 19 2012, 06:56 AM Post #45 |
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Yes...Its a larger and stronger version of the modern gray wolf. Do you know what one is? Cos if you did you wouldn't doubt that a leopard could beat it. |
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!!! (60 kg "dire" wolf ) can you tell me your opinion about this fight and why it a mismatch ?

10:01 AM Jul 11