This clustering reveals a continuum of saber shapes, from less extreme forms like Dinofelis barlowi to highly derived morphologies such as Barbourofelis fricki and Smilodon. Lead author Dr. Tahlia ...

Sabre teeth — the long, sharp, blade-like canines found in extinct predators such as Smilodon — represent one of the most ...

Saber-toothed predators—best known from the infamous Smilodon—evolved multiple times ... more robust teeth of Dinofelis barlowi. This supports a growing body of research suggesting a greater ...