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Smilodon fatalis

Smilodon fatalis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Class:Mammalia
Order:Carnivora
Family:Felidae
Genus:Smilodon
Species:fatalis
Binomial name
Smilodon fatalis
Smilodon fatalis ("the deadly Smilodon") is the best-known of the sabertooth cats. It appeared in North America about 1.6 million years ago and later migrated down the west coast of the continent to Peru. It became extinct around 10,000 years ago. Smilodon fatalis ranged in weight from 600 to 800 lbs (272-363 kg) and ranged in height from 39 to 47 inches (100-120 cm).

See also Smilodon, Smilodon gracilis and Smilodon populator.


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