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This Giant Bone-crushing dog lived 8-12 mill years ago. The "Epicyon haydeni" species discovered @ Ashfall Fossil Beds stood 2.5 ft at the shoulder & weighed +200 lbs. Many skeletal features = more similar to modern hyaenas than modern dogs & wolves.

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2022-08-27

Results from the
Paracrax (as a hoatzin relative), Ruyangosaurus and Epicyon.

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2021-10-18

Epicyon is shorter than I remember

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2021-03-10

Epicyon haydeni.

Though the measurements aren’t based on any particular specimens the mounted skeleton at the museum of Los Angles is a great reference.

A very powerful canid shape.

Not good with children, other pets, will absolutely destroy your entire house

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2021-03-10

Epicyon haydeni (Bone-crushing dog) studies

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2020-03-08

Bone crushing dog from Mount Diablo, California: diabloensis https://t.co/6KsOgmteyx

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2019-09-23