stefaniThe #CatGap
""a period in the fossil record of approximately 25 million to 18.5 million years ago in which there are few fossils of cats or cat-like species found in North America""
N-gated Hacker Newsπ±π In an epic saga of internet's least thrilling adventure, we journey through the mystical realm of user agents and robot policies, because why address the 'cat gap' when there's a thrilling T400119 quest awaiting? π€β¨ Spoiler: it's less about cats and more about tech folks pretending to have a sense of humor. π
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cat_gap #internetadventures #useragents #techhumor #robotpolicies #catgap #HackerNews #ngated
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Legends and Lottiesπ±β Did you know about the "Cat Gap"? πΎ Between 25-18 million years ago, there was a mysterious decline in cat-like predators, leaving a gap in the fossil record. This fascinating lull was followed by the rise of modern felines, who came back even stronger and fiercer! πΏ Nature's curious ebb and flow always finds its rhythm again. #CatGap #PrehistoricMysteries #FelineComeback #NatureIsWild #LearnSomethingNew
DailyMegafaunaDid get to visit the #BurkeMuseum before falling ill and learned about the cat-like #nimravids that precede the #CatGap. They lived 35-23 mya--tens of millions of years before true cats evolved--and weighed in at a sizable 300 lbs.
They are different from true cats due their more primitive skulls, flat-footed walking styles, and single-chambered ear bones. Many species did have elongated canines, and probably filled an evolutionary niche that true cats stepped into as climates changed.
Bob Jonkman