Ancient Sabertooth Cats May Have Used Their Jaws Like a Can-Opener
Wednesday, September 24, 2014 - 12:00
in Paleontology & Archaeology
Sabertooth cats (e.g., Smilodon fatalis) have long inspired the imagination of paleontologists and the public alike. With their powerful forelimbs and enormous upper canines, these now-extinct cats were formidable predators that thrived for millions of years. But how did they kill their prey?