#Simbakubwa

[dougdimmadodo]

October's Fossil of the Month - Simbakubwa (Simbakubwa kutokaafrika)

Family: Hyena Cat Family (Hyainailouridae)

Time Period: 23-22 Million Years Ago (Early Neogene)

Currently known only from fossilised teeth and lower jaws discovered in Kenya's Messa Bridge fossil site, Simbakubwa kutokaaffrika was originally described as a prehistoric species of hyena before reexamination of fossils housed at the Nairobi National Museum of Kenya led to it being reclassified as a hyaenadont (a member of the extinct order Hyaenadonta, the members of which were generally dog-like animals with similar jaws and teeth to modern hyenas, although their teeth differed from true carnivorans today in that they lacked modified molars used for crushing and tearing seen in animals such as bears and dogs, and seemed to grow their teeth in slower than most modern carnivores.) While the limited variety of Simbakubwa fossils means that much of its biology is a mystery, it is notable among the hyaenadonts because of its size; estimates of its body size based on the size of its jaws suggest that, while most hyaenodonts were comparable to a large dog in size, it was at least as large as a lion, with the most generous estimates suggesting that it may have weighed as much as 1,500kg/3,307lbs (surpassing even modern Polar Bears in size,) although as the more complete fossils of related species suggest that members of the "hyena-cat" family of hyaenodonts that Simbakubwa belonged to had extremely large heads compared to their bodies it is unlikely that it actually reached such as size. Based on the shape of its teeth and the presumed strength of its jaws it is likely that Simbakubwa was purely carnivorous and fed on large mammals such as rhinoceros and gomphotheres (extinct relatives of modern elephants,) although based on the lack of any preserved teeth showing adaptations for crushing it is unclear if members of this species also fed on bones as other hyaenodonts and modern hyenas are known to do. While the circumstances of Simbakubwa's extinction are unclear, it is plausible that as the earth gradually became cooler and drier as it approached a series of "ice ages" in the later neogene resources became scarcer and large carnivores were among the first species to be affected by this. While the binomial names of most species are derived from Greek and/or Latin, Simbakubwa kutokaaffrika is Swahili, translating roughly to "great lion from Africa."

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*Note - The second image above shows a Simbakubwa lower jaw (bottom) compared to a modern Lion skull (top.)

Image Sources: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Simbakubwa-kutokaafrika_2.jpg

and

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/new-species-ancient-carnivore-was-bigger-than-polar-bear-hyaenodonts

#Simbakubwa #hyeanodont #hyaenodonts #zoology #biology #paleontology #mammalogy #prehistoric wildlife #animal #animals #wildlife #African wildlife #African fossils #fossil #fossils #mammal #mammals #prehistoric animals #prehistoric mammals

[chaobunnyarts]

31 days of pastel paleo critters (9-16)!

9. Waimanu 10. Procoptodon 11. Glyptodon 12. Dimetrodon 13. Simbakubwa 14. Drepanosaurus 15. Ichthyosaurus 16. Pygmy Mammoth

#paleontology #prehistoric creatures #Waimanu #Procoptodon #Glyptodon #Dimetrodon #Simbakubwa #Drepanosaurus #Ichthyosaurus #Pygmy Mammoth #mammoth

[tyrannoninja]

Simbakubwa kutokaafrika was a large predatory mammal that prowled Africa around 23 million years ago, during the early Miocene epoch. Approximating the size of a rhinoceros, it may have looked like a big cat with a dog- or hyena-like head, yet it belonged to another group of carnivorous mammals known as the hyaenodonts which died out around nine million years ago. It probably hunted primitive rhinos and elephant cousins, dispatching them with its large shearing teeth and powerful bite.

#simbakubwa #prehistoric #mammal #hyaenodont #cenozoic #miocene #paleoart #digital art #art

[demoniccow]

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#Simbakubwa #Great Lion #But Not Really a Lion #Perfection #Look at its little legs #can't handle it

[toxicpinkyeen]

Greetings to Late Night Tumblr!

It's been a good few years since I've been on this site. But I felt it was about time to run on over here for a few reasons. To show off my art and open up commissions on here!

Just for a little taste of what I can do. My main sona and actually my name's sake- as I named him before choosing my own name; Kieran! He's intended to be a hybrid between a Simbakubwa and Aardwolf.

You can find my caard on my profile if you want to consider checking it out. Or giving me a follow here to keep updated on the journey!

#first post #new account #been here before but I've come back after a good few years now #my art #my artwork #digital art #furry #furry art #furry oc #sfw furry #furry fandom

[tysonfurybattlepass]

that pic of the simbakubwa kutokaafrika mandible next to a lion skull and this thing’s jawbone is almost TWICE as long as a lion’s entire fucking head horrible awful terrible unacceptable illegal

#paleo #jordan talks

[wraith-of-thiodolf]

top: man with megistotherium skull bottom: simbakubwa mandible with african lion skull

#love hyaenodonts #big bois

[movedto-bunny-lovers]

Mammoth, Megaceros, Beornus Honeyi, Wooly Rhinoceros and Simbakubwa for both of your f/os please ^^

Hope you have a wonderful weekend & thank you for the ask! 😊💛

Mammoth: Do you have any fond memories with your f/o? What is your favourite one?

For Hawks & I- Yes & my favorite one would be when Hawks took me for a flight for the first time. I had a such a great time!

For Mirko & I- Yes, & my favorite one would be when she & I first cook dinner together after she & I finally live together

Megaceros: When cuddling, who’s the big spoon? Or do you prefer to alternate who is the big one?

Hawks is the big spoon since his wings are big.

Mirko & I alternate of who is the big spoon when she & I are the same height

Beornus Honeyi: Surprise! Your f/o(s) did a surprise birthday party for you! What would the activity be like? What flavour is the cake?

The activity would be sing karaoke with friends, along with some snacks & drinks. The flavor of the cake would be Classic Chocolate Cake

Activity would be hiking for Mirko & I, where we pack 2 small slices of cake. The flavor of the cake would be carrot cake.

Wooly Rhinoceros: How does your f/o would ask you to marry them?

I think Hawks would propose to me when he & I having a picnic on the roof. I also think he be nervous but do just fine.

I think Mirko would propose to me while doing an outdoor activity together on a very nice day out.

Simbakubwa: What is something simple your f/o does that makes you melt and fall even more in love with them? What is something you do that make your f/o melt?

For Hawks- it would be his smile. Something I do that make Hawks melt would be my kindness

For Mirko- it would be showing how strong she is. Something I do that make Mirko melt would be my laugh

#otp: wing hero and his dove #otp: rabbit hero and her bunny #self shipping #selfshipping #selfship community #selfshipping community #self ship community #self shipping community #self shipper #selfshipper #romantic f/os #ask #long post #long post cw

[just-miru]

glyptodon, megalodon & simbakubwa !! :]

thank you for the sillies :D

glyptodon: what is something you love to do with your f/o?

drawing, doing silly sketches, doodling - silly stuff like that :D

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megalodon: what are 5 things you and your f/o have in common?

nyeheheh, this is a hard one as me and the silly are a very case of opposites attract-

let's see-

we both have pretty annoying siblings

we both love the colour purple

cat-like behaviour

not the same intensity, but we both have anger issues/find it difficult to deal with anger

we are both gay and european, hehe-

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simbakubwa: what is something simple your f/o does that makes you melt and fall even more in love with them?

the way he grumbles under his breath when he gets embarrassed. he's just so cute and i just-

what is something you do that makes your f/o melt?

holding his face and caressing his cheek(s) :D

#irummna answers #the lovable bastard <3

[thebadgerssett]

I’m not weird for thinking that the sharp angle in the dorsal view of Simbakubwa’s lower jaw is kinda hinky, right?  Like, are my eyes fine??

#there is a slight bend in a lot of carnivore jaws but it's closer to the back and way less pronounced #like... what is going on

[animar64]

It's A Prehistoric Caturday!

“Lions hunting Bison, Chauvet-Pont-d’Arc Cave, France. Upper Paleolithic, c.35000 BCE …   Simbakubwa Kutoaafrike is not related to cats or any living carnivore. The are Hyaenodonts. Hyaenodonts are thought to have evolved in Africa during the Paleocene era immediately after the extinction of the dinosaurs 66 million years ago, before spreading into Europe and Asia. I think of of them as cats with…

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#caturday 23

[imaginemyshipswithme]

glyptodon, megaceros & simbakubwa for mr. shark !! :]

Thank you for giving me a reason to gush about my shark bf! ❤️

Glyptodon: What is something you love to do with your f/o?

Go to the beach! Kinda sounds cliché but I love going for a swim with him. He’s the only one besides Piranha that I don’t have to beg to get in the water. 😆

Megaceros: When cuddling, who’s the big spoon? Or do you prefer to alternate who is the big spoon?

More often than not, Mr. Shark is the big spoon. He’s just so much bigger than me in a way that it’s just more effective to have him be the big spoon. Besides, who wouldn’t want to have those arms wrapped around them, feeling safe and loved? 🥰

Simbakubwa: What is something simple your f/o does that makes you melt and fall even more in love with them? What is something you do that makes your f/o melt?

Something that makes me melt is when he listens when I take about my passions. You wouldn’t guess it, but he is so attentive when I’m hyper focused on something and just want to discuss it. Makes me feel so loved, knowing he’s paying attention.

I suppose something I do that would make him melt might be when I make meals for him. Eating out is easier, but I prefer a home cooked meal. I can see the way his eyes just light up when he can smell me cooking in the kitchen. I’ll catch him just watching me from a threshold with one of his softer smiles.

#📤 message received 📤 #🦈🥸 [Mr. Shark] #self shipping community #f/o community

[ajaxdishsoap]

Smilodon, Ground Sloths, Megaceros, & Simbakubwa ~ rebeccaselfships

so. i forgot i reblogged this ask game and this ask has been sitting for a couple days i'm sorry- i'm gonna do this for kazuma since you didn't specify

Smilodon: what made you fall in love with your f/o? what made them fall for you? - kazu is very kind and dedicated and that makes me fall hard and fast every time honestly, he's also a nerd with glasses and a very pretty smile what more could i ask for. he fell for my loyalty and protectiveness and very aggressive manner of caring about people

Ground Sloths: it's date time! where do you and your f/o decide to go for a date? who's the one that suggested a date? what would your dream date be like? - we're both homebodies so the general preference is stay home and consume media, though when we go on a proper date it's always going out to eat at kazu's suggestion. i love food and alone time so this set up works very nicely for me

Megaceros: when cuddling who's the big spoon? or do you prefer to alternate? - kazu's stuck being the big spoon forever, my arm always goes to sleep when i'm the big spoon and i hate it<3

Simbakubwa: what is something that your f/o does that makes you melt and fall even more in love with them? what's something you do that makes your f/o melt? - when i forget to do something and he doesn't get mad at me for it >>>>, on the flip side he always gets super flustered when i kiss his knuckles or the back of his hand it's adorable

#can i go where you go #long story short #mutuals<3 #rebecca!! #ty for enabling me to talk abt my husband

[eclipsedships]

Smilodon, Glyptodon, Titanoboa, & Simbakubwa for Prowl

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Smilodon: Prowl is really pretty, I like his voice, and he's a nature loving ninja boy. What's not to love? I fell for him because we both love nature and I think his whole vibe is super cool. He's my type. He fell for me because I like nature and enjoy being by myself just like he does. I'm also really friendly but prefer to simply exist in the same room as social interaction. We're two introverts who have similar interests.

Glyptodon: I taught him what origami is, and we like to make origami animals together. I also like to show him the pretty things nature has to offer.

Titanoboa: wake up (we often end up waking each other up with kisses, depends on who wakes up first), eat breakfast, meditate together for a while, then go do our own things. He goes on patrol and missions and stuff, I stay at the base and hang out. He comes back and we tell each other about our days over a meal, then we cuddle and go to sleep

Simbakubwa: anytime Nightlight smiles I just melt. He doesn't do it often, so it's extra special when he does. His laugh has a similar effect. He melts when I laugh and when my face lights up when I'm infodumping about something I love and have a lot of knowledge about.

#calm in the eye of the storm

[pencilpavlova]

not gonna bother with Most of my backlog bc it’s from an ARPG and RPG im not in anymore, but I still like these dinos c:

Top is a bunch of Kem Kem AU dragons, which is now kinda the cannon universe bc i like it more oops 

2nd is Kulo, who now belongs to Brew (idk what ur tumblr is plz remind me)

3rd is Filo (Dilo) and Hyphae, Filo now looks hopefully more mothlike and Hyphae is a bilateral gynandromorph bc I had been thinking about avian intersex variants in dinos for a while

Bottom is Sploot, my sona, as a Baryonxy and then Reprise, a Dromaeus (gryphon but with a non-avian dinosaur front instead of a bird)

#oh god what do i tag this #My art #my OCs #gryphon #girfugol #dromaeus #dinosaur #dilophosaurus #baryonxy #utahraptor #simbakubwa #art #marker art #Pavlova Pictures #i mean that works #that's a good art tag right #i don't use tags for anything but on these endless scrolling sites they're kinda important imo #Spinosaurus #Spinosaurus aegyptiacus #gotta cash in on those sweet Spino views

[wraith-of-thiodolf]

if you had one sort of extinct megafauna (mammal) as a pet what would it be?

since im not a coward im going with simbakubwa

#thanks for the ask #yes hell probably eat me