Cat and Gila Monster skulls (IMAGE)

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Cat and Gila Monster skulls

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The skulls of both the cat (top) and Gila Monster (bottom) display short snouts adapted to maximize bite force despite being very distantly related. The cat’s snout is comparatively shorter despite both species’ similar diets.

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Courtesy of Dr. Keegan Melstrom/NHMLAC.

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