Tasmanian tiger's weaker bite gave dingoes the edge

Moderator: Astro

Reageer

Bericht 08-09-'07, 12:56

Klintersaas

Berichten: 8.614

Tasmanian tiger's weaker bite gave dingoes the edge

The Tasmanian tiger probably died out because of competition from the dingo, whose stronger head and neck could better handle the stresses of tackling bigger prey, according to research on the animals’ skulls. The new study challenges the theory that humans were mainly to blame.


Lees meer ... New Scientist

Lees meer ... Discovery Channel

Lees meer ... BBC

Lees meer ... Science Daily
Geloof niet alles wat je leest.


Heb jij verstand van PHP? Word Technicus en help mee om Wetenschapsforum nog beter te maken!
Omhoog
Reageer

Terug naar “Wetenschappelijk Nieuws”