Physical Characteristics
Although these cats are only a bit smaller than panthers in size, they can weigh
between 350 through 620 pounds and grow up to 15 feet in length. Saber tooth
cats have short, bobbed tails, muscular necks, and long, dagger-like canine teeth
that can grow up to 11 inches long, completely protruding over the lower jaw. Their
jaws, unable to pierce bones, can, however, open up to 120 degrees. As cats, they
had the ability to retract their claws. Their backs sloped downwards, similar of that to a
hyena's. Their build was muscular, with longer back legs than those in the
front.
between 350 through 620 pounds and grow up to 15 feet in length. Saber tooth
cats have short, bobbed tails, muscular necks, and long, dagger-like canine teeth
that can grow up to 11 inches long, completely protruding over the lower jaw. Their
jaws, unable to pierce bones, can, however, open up to 120 degrees. As cats, they
had the ability to retract their claws. Their backs sloped downwards, similar of that to a
hyena's. Their build was muscular, with longer back legs than those in the
front.