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''Thylacinus megiriani'' lived during the late Miocene. 8 million years ago the area ''T. megiriani'' inhabited was covered in forest with a permanent supply of water. ''T. megiriani'' was a quadrupedal marsupial predator, that in appearance looked similar to a dog with a long snout. Its molar teeth were specialized for carnivory, the cups and crest were reduced or elongated to give the molars a cutting blade and in proportion with its body its teeth were exceptionally large, possibly adding to its body weight. Its estimated weight is over 57 kilograms. It is thought that ''Thylacinus megiriani'', along with crocodiles and giant iguanas were the only predators in Alcoota. ''T. megiriani'' fossils along with ''T. potens'' have been discovered in Alcoota in the northern territory, although the remains of ''Thylacinus'' in Alcoota are very rare. Paleontologist have found specimens densely packed together that died within a matter of years of one another. It is theorized that drought and unpredictable weather were the cause. ==External links== *(Natural Worlds ) *(Thylacinus ) 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Thylacinus megiriani」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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