Study: Saber-Toothed Predators’ Teeth were Highly Effective at Puncturing Prey

Saber-toothed predators -- such as the famous saber-toothed cat Smilodon fatalis -- evolved multiple times across different mammal groups. The post Study: Saber-Toothed Predators’ Teeth were Highly Effective at Puncturing Prey appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.

Jan 9, 2025 - 08:45
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Study: Saber-Toothed Predators’ Teeth were Highly Effective at Puncturing Prey
Graphic showing functional optimality drives repeated evolution of extreme saber-tooth forms. Image credit: Tahlia Pollock.

Saber-toothed predators -- such as the famous saber-toothed cat Smilodon fatalis -- evolved multiple times across different mammal groups.

The post Study: Saber-Toothed Predators’ Teeth were Highly Effective at Puncturing Prey appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.

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