sabre-toothed cat: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	saber-toothed tiger • saber-toothed cat • sabre-toothed lion • sabre-toothed tiger • saber-toothed lion

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Illustration of a sabre-toothed cat, Smilodon, showing a large, muscular feline with tan fur and dark spots, its mouth open to reveal long, curved canine teeth. A scale bar in the corner indicates size.

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