Sabre Toothed Tiger (extinct)

Sabre Toothed Tiger

The Sabre Toothed Tiger was one of the most feared enemies of prehistoric man. The sabre toothed tiger, or the sabre toothed cat, owe its name to the two magnificent large canines which extend from its mouth, making it look even more savage than modern tigers. These canines could grow to a length of about a foot.
The sabre toothed tiger roamed the earth about 40 million years ago. It was much bigger then its modern descendants and had a bear like build. It was an excellent hunter, hunting giant animals including mammoths, sloth, even prehistoric men. The sabre toothed tiger went extinct about 10000 years ago, at the end of the last ice age. Although the definite causes are unknown, it is believed that climatic changes and disappearance of prey spelled its doom.