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Grizzly Bear v Postosuchus kirkpatricki
Topic Started: Jun 20 2014, 10:26 PM (63 Views)
Hatzegopteryx
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Grizzly Bear - Ursus arctos
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PS.: The quadrupedal stance is inaccurate, just thought this would be a good image.


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Jun 20 2014, 10:00 PM
Grizzly bear vs. Postosuchus.
Edited by Hatzegopteryx, Jun 21 2014, 01:41 AM.
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This is a good image.
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Anyway, the bear has its jaws and its forelimbs (more versatile than the Postosuchus') as weapons here. Its claws are bigger than the only ones Postosuchus may have on each of its manus (though, the reptile's are going to be sharper, given the bear's claws are worn down by the ground from walking, whereas the rauisuchian's forelimbs don't even touch the ground in the first place). I also wouldn't be surprised if the mammal also possessed a stamina advantage. On the other hand, Postosuchus IMO has the better bite and could also possibly make use of its forelimbs as well, though likely not as versatile (according to Peyer et al. (2008), each manus had a large claw on one digit and the forelimbs were described as robust and the pectoral girdle thick). Postosuchus also has better body protection, as bone armor likely covered in keratin>>fur and fat. So while I can see the grizzly penetrating the armor if it really tried, I can see Postosuchus injuring the bear with more ease. I think this could likely go either way, but if I had to choose, I would likely give a minuscule advantage to Postosuchus.
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This is a good image.
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Thanks! I edited the OP and added the image, indeed a beautiful piece of art and a pretty accurate one at that. :)
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Postosuchus also has better body protection, as bone armor likely covered in keratin>>fur and fat
It could be hard to penetrate its armor, but just like you said, I also do believe the Bear can penetrate it if it really tried, seeing as they have fairly strong bites.
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