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Panthera leo melanochaitus, cape Lion
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Panthera leo melanochaitus, cape Lion
This mounted skin was sent to the Museum in 1954. Shot near South Africas Orange River in about 1830, by Captain Copland-Crawford of the Royal Artillery
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Big Cat Cape Carnivora Case Epitheria Eutheria Felid Felidae Feliformia Feloidea Habitat Lion Mammalia Mane Monocotyledon Angiospermae Magnoliophyta
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1. Title: "A Majestic Cape Lion: A Glimpse into the Past" This photograph print showcases the majestic Cape Lion, Panthera leo melanochaitus, a historic specimen hailing from South Africa. The mounted skin, which was sent to the museum in 1954, is believed to have been shot near the Orange River around about 1830. The image captures the essence of this magnificent big cat, with its distinctive mane and powerful anatomy, frozen in time. The Cape Lion, also known as the Cape Lion or the Cape Roarer, is a subspecies of the African Lion, native to the southernmost regions of Africa. This majestic feline is a member of the Felidae family, within the larger order of Carnivora, and is classified as a Feloidea and Feliformia within the Eutheria, Epitheria, Mammalia, and Mammaliaformes. The Cape Lion's habitat once extended from the Cape of Good Hope to the Orange River, but due to habitat loss and human encroachment, it is now considered extinct in the wild. The image of this magnificent creature, with its golden mane and powerful build, serves as a poignant reminder of the rich biodiversity that once thrived in this region. The Cape Lion's environment was characterized by the vast savannas, grasslands, and woodlands teeming with angiosperms, or flowering plants, such as monocotyledon and angiospermae, which made up a significant portion of its diet. The grasslands, in particular, provided an essential source of sustenance for this carnivorous mammal. Captured by Captain Copland-Crawford of the Royal Artillery, this image offers a unique glimpse into the past, allowing us to appreciate the beauty and grandeur of this magnificent creature that once roamed the African landscape.
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