In Depth
Eofelis is one of the better known nimravids from Western Europe. Initially there was only one species but re-evaluation of the known fossils has determined that the larger specimens are actually those of a distinct species from the smaller remains, leading to the creation of E. giganteus.
Further Reading
– A new species of Eofelis (Carnivora: Nimravidae) from the Phosphorites of Quercy, France. Comptes Rendus de l’Acad�mie des Sciences – Series IIA – Earth and Planetary Science 330(9):653-658. – S. Peign� – 2000.
