Insights into the feeding behavior of Magericyon anceps (Carnivora, Amphicyonidae) from the Late Miocene of Batallones-1 (Madrid, Spain) using finite element analysis

Finite-element models based on Magericyon holotype B-4071 and comparative carnivoran mandibles quantify simulated bites and external-load scenarios; their stress and force results bound functional hypotheses but do not directly observe prey handling.

Magericyon anceps is bounded by Batallones-1 material including complete young-adult skull B-4071 within an approximately 9.7–8.7 Ma sample envelope; finite-element results do not extend that locality sample into a global genus range.