Height articles
What was the estimated shoulder height of Epicyon haydeni?
How heavy was the largest single Epicyon haydeni specimen discovered?
What posture did E. haydeni evolve, contrasting earlier borophagines?
To which modern animal was the overall bulk of E. haydeni more comparable?
What defining capability characterizes the Borophaginae subfamily?
What is the accurate translation of the name Epicyon?
During which geological time frame were fossils of Epicyon haydeni found?
What locomotion strategy was E. haydeni suggested to be less suited for?
Which other known Epicyon species were closer in size to a modern grey wolf?
What specific prey animals did E. haydeni's height and apex role allow it to target?
Who discovered the first bones of *Chilesaurus diegosuarezi* in 2004?
During which geological period did *Chilesaurus diegosuarezi* live?
What was the inferred total length of a fully grown *Chilesaurus* based on research?
Which animal inspired the nickname given to *Chilesaurus* due to its mixed physical traits?
What evolutionary concept describes how *Chilesaurus* developed similar features independently from unrelated groups?
Despite showing bipedal stance and grasping forelimbs typical of meat-eaters, what was the diet of *Chilesaurus*?
What adaptation in the pelvis of *Chilesaurus* is often seen in herbivores to accommodate a larger gut?
What feature of the feet and shinbones suggests *Chilesaurus* prioritized stability over rapid running?
The genus name *Chilesaurus* is derived from what two linguistic components?
The discovery of *Chilesaurus* significantly expands the timeline for herbivory evolving within which major dinosaur lineage?
What characteristic defined the teeth of *Chilesaurus* that supported its plant-eating nature?
What is the typical shoulder height range for adult takins across recognized subspecies in centimeters?
What specific body measurement conventionally defines the physical stature of a takin?
Where on the shoulder height spectrum do mature male takins generally fall due to sexual dimorphism?
Which takin subspecies is frequently cited as one of the larger forms and commonly found in captive collections?
How high does a very large bull takin (around 4.6 feet shoulder height) reach in relation to an average standing human male (5.5 to 6 feet tall)?
Which term best describes the general shape of the takin's horns that curve backward and then upward?
What is the typical range of high altitude where takins thrive, expressed in meters?
What feature significantly contributes to the takin's perceived bulk and volume, potentially making it look larger than its bone structure suggests?
What factor can cause a specific takin population to trend toward the lower end (100 cm) of the accepted shoulder height range?