Amphicyon - Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life

Amphicyon
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Amphicyon was apart of a group of mammals commonly known as the "bear-dogs" due to each species having similarites to the two. It had a robust build with a heavy tail, thick neck, strong limbs, and teeth like a wolf. Amphicyon may have had a lifestyle similar to that of a bear.

Described by: Hans Schinz - 1825

Habitat: Shrubland, Plains

Fossil Finds: North America, Europe