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Sabre-toothed cats, artwork
Sabre-toothed cats, artwork. These predatory cats belonged to the genus Smilodon, which thrived between 2.5 million years ago to 10, 000 years ago throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Africa. Sabre-toothed cats were the same sizes as tigers or lions but were more robustly built, like bears. They had large (up to 17 centimetres long) serrated canine teeth, which they used to give fatal wounds to their prey and fight off competitors
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This print showcases the awe-inspiring Sabre-toothed cats, a formidable species that once roamed the Earth. Created as artwork, this illustration brings to life these predatory felines from the genus Smilodon. Spanning a vast period between 2.5 million years ago and 10,000 years ago, they thrived across continents including North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Resembling tigers or lions in size but boasting a more robust build akin to bears, Sabre-toothed cats possessed an intimidating presence. Their most distinctive feature was their large serrated canine teeth measuring up to an astonishing 17 centimeters long. These fearsome weapons were employed both for delivering fatal wounds to prey and warding off competitors. Transport yourself back in time with this mesmerizing depiction of nature's hunters at their prime. The intricate details capture the essence of these aggressive predators who ruled over vast territories during prehistoric times. As you admire this artwork, imagine the echoing roars that once reverberated through ancient prairies as these carnivores asserted their dominance. While now extinct, Sabre-toothed cats remain etched in our collective memory as symbols of power and ferocity from a bygone era known as the Pleistocene epoch or Ice Age. This remarkable piece serves not only as a testament to their biological significance but also highlights our fascination with paleontology and animal behavior throughout history.
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