Prehistoric Cats

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Paramachaerodus: The Precursor to Saber-Tooth Giants

Alana Theron, BSc in Biodiversity and Ecology

Imagine a world where ancient cats, unlike any we see today, prowled wild landscapes with teeth like daggers. Before the ...

Close-up photo of a lion in Bo-Karoo, South Africa, showcasing its regal mane and fierce gaze.

7 Giant Cats Whose Teeth Could Pierce Bone in One Bite

Alana Theron, BSc in Biodiversity and Ecology

Imagine a world where a single bite could snap through bone as easily as a breadstick. That’s what life is ...

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10 Fossil Discoveries That Changed Cat Evolution Timelines

Alana Theron, BSc in Biodiversity and Ecology

If you thought our modern house cats were always the mysterious, whiskered creatures we know today, think again! The story ...

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The Last of the Saber-Tooths — How Smilodon Disappeared from the Earth

Suhail Ahmed

Imagine a world where giant cats with enormous, curved fangs roamed the plains and forests, commanding awe and fear. The ...

Close-up of an ocelot lying in grass, showcasing its beautiful spotted fur and intense gaze.

13 Cat Species That Shrank After the Ice Age

Alana Theron, BSc in Biodiversity and Ecology

Could you imagine a lion the size of your neighbor’s golden retriever? Once upon a (much colder) time, many wild ...

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Pseudaelurus: The Evolutionary Link Across Continents

Linnea H, BSc Sociology

Imagine a world where ancient cats, not quite like any you’ve ever seen, roamed forests that spanned from Europe to ...

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6 Prehistoric Cats That Lived on Islands – and Nowhere Else

Alana Theron, BSc in Biodiversity and Ecology

Who knew that some of the wildest felines in history made their homes on remote islands, far from the mainland’s ...

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9 Million-Year-Old Cats Paleontologists Are Still Studying

Suhail Ahmed

Did you know that the ancestors of our modern-day cats once prowled ancient forests and grasslands, some with saber-shaped fangs ...

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These 9 Giant Cats Once Stalked the Ice Age Mammals

Suhail Ahmed

If you think today’s housecats have attitude, imagine meeting their ancient cousins—massive predators who prowled snowy forests and icy plains, ...

A captivating image of a white tiger walking through a lush forest setting, showcasing its majestic presence.

How 9 Million-Year-Old Cats Migrated Across Continents

Suhail Ahmed

Imagine a world where enormous, saber-toothed cats prowled ancient grasslands, and tiny wildcats darted between shrubs, all while continents themselves ...