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​The "saber-toothed tiger" is not a direct relative of the modern tiger, but rather an extinct feline that lived during the Ice Age. Its popular name comes from its most distinctive feature. The most well-known scientific name for this animal is Smilodon. ​🔬 The Scientific Name and Family ​Main Scientific Name: Smilodon. The name Smilodon means something like "scalpel tooth" or "blade tooth," which perfectly describes its hunting weapon. ​Family: It belonged to the subfamily Machairodontinae (the saber-toothed cats), which is a different lineage from the subfamily of modern felines (like lions, tigers, and domestic cats). ​⏳ When and Where It Lived ​Period: It lived during the Pleistocene Epoch (popularly known as the Ice Age), between approximately 2.5 million and 10,000 years ago. ​Where: They inhabited North and South America. ​Smilodon populator, the largest and heaviest species, lived in South America and could weigh up to \sim400 kg (about 880 lbs)! ​Smilodon fatalis was common in North America. #sabertooth #viral #foryou #pleistocene #predador