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I decided to draw tree versions of gorgonopisan. The first above is reptilian-like, the second with naked leathery skin and the third one below with fur. I wonder, what do you think? Which one is more likely?

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:iconderkompsognatus:
The most likely one would probably be the mix of 2nd and 3d but my knowledge of gorgonopsians is very shallow!

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:iconmojcaj:
I think you are quite right. Somehow it seems unlikely to be covered with scales as synapsids origin from early amniotes and share some amphibian characteristics. Scales are rather very derived. On the other skin of hand fully terrestrial animal must be not only water resistant but it must also protect animal from sun and other harmful environmental effects.

So, did they have fur maybe...?

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:iconderkompsognatus:
Maybe not fur, like the one modern mammals have, but possibly something similar. I'm sure that these are pretty good guesses but everything we know can change with only one new fossil unearthed.

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:iconkarkemish00:
I think the second is the more likely

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:icondarkbinder:
Im from the old school, the 2nd one :D.

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:iconpiatnitskysaurus:
Second, and possibly Third. There is no chance Gorgonopsians were scaled, we have Therapsid skin impressions that show they had leathery, glandular skin like mammals (but no evidence of hair yet).

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:iconcoluber:
I don't know much about Therapsid skin to say anything positive or negative, but I do know that rats, and some other mammals have scales on their tales (see [link]) and some do say that hair could have easily evolved from scales.
:iconcoluber:
Sorry, I meant to write 'tails'. I am an idiot :stupidme:

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