May 16, 2012
#1056: Felidae explain
Well-known felines:
[A graph organizing various feline species labeled with common names ordered by genera (in order of which would win in a fight) on the y axis, and coolness of name on the x axis.]
Smilodon (extinct): “Saber-toothed cat (scientific name: Smilodon fatalis)
Panthera: “Jaguar”, “Leopard”, “Snow Leopard”, “Tiger”, “Lion”
Puma: “Cougar”, “Puma”, “Panther”, “Mountain Lion”
Other felidae: “Ocelot”, “Cheetah”
Felis & Lynx: “Housecat”, “Bobcat”, “Wildcat”, “Lynx”
[Some elements are further connected using an unbranched acyclic digraph. The elements are connected thus: “Cheetah” -> “Puma” -> “Jaguar” -> “Panther” -> “Tiger” -> “Leopard” -> “Snow Leopard” -> “Lion” -> “Mountain Lion”.]
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