Tag: prehistoric cats
When Did the Saber-Tooth Tiger Go Extinct? – The Last Roar of the Ice Age
Approximately 10,000 years ago the mighty Saber-Tooth Tiger went extinct. Its fangs, longer than a man’s hand, fell silent as the Ice Age melted away. The Saber-Tooth Tiger belongs to the extinct genus Smilodon, they are not related to tigers or lions despite their name. Keep reading to discover when the Saber-tooth tiger went extinct,…
Saber-Tooth Tiger Species – Meet the Prehistoric Kings with Fangs of Fury
Can you imagine a massive cat with curved fangs longer than your fingers, stalking the Ice Age plains where mammoths roamed? That’s the Saber-Tooth Tiger! Did you know there were many species of these prehistoric predators? Keep reading to learn more about Saber-Tooth Tiger species and their distinction from one another. What Is a Saber-Tooth…
What happened to the Saber-Tooth Tiger?
The Saber-tooth tiger has been of very much interest due to its unique appearance. They are the prehistoric mammals who belonged to a group of cats called Smilodon. About 2.5 million years to 10,000 years ago, they came into existence in the United States during the ice age. Saber-tooth tigers, just like other animals, started…
