Smilodon

   Smilodon is a part of the Machairodont family. Discovered in 1842, this prehistoric animal is more well known as Saber-Toothed Tiger. Although also known by this name, it is a very distant relative to the modern Tiger, or any other modern cats. They can weigh up to 600 pounds. There are currently three species known to man. Smilodon Gracilis, Smilodon Fatalis, and Smilodon Populator. They lived 1 million years ago. It most likely lived in forests, so that the brush would disguise them while hunting prey. Skeletons of Bison and Camels have been found in its stomach. Its first fossils were found in Calcareous Cave, Brazil. Now, its skeletons can be found throughout South America. It is most commonly known for its long serrated teeth. It was a little larger than modern Tigers, but more robustly built. It also had a much shorter tail, and its muzzle was short and broad. One of Smilodons rivals for prey is the Dire Wolf. With how its body is built, it most likely had the ability to climb trees.