Statements (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:species
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Dire_Wolves
|
| gptkbp:adaptation |
for hunting large prey
|
| gptkbp:associated_with |
megafauna extinction events
|
| gptkbp:behavior |
likely solitary or small groups
territoriality. |
| gptkbp:body_style |
powerful forelimbs
adapted for strength |
| gptkbp:caused_by |
climate change
|
| gptkbp:climate |
cooler climates
|
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
featured in prehistoric art
|
| gptkbp:diet |
large herbivores
|
| gptkbp:exhibits |
sexual dimorphism
|
| gptkbp:family |
gptkb:mythological_figure
|
| gptkbp:first_appearance |
2.5 million years ago
|
| gptkbp:fossil_record |
gptkb:La_Brea_Tar_Pits
ongoing studies and discoveries important for understanding prehistoric ecosystems numerous specimens found up to 56,000 years old important for studying ancient environments |
| gptkbp:genetic_diversity |
provide insights into evolution
|
| gptkbp:genus |
gptkb:Smilodon
|
| gptkbp:habitat |
gptkb:North_America
|
| gptkbp:headcount |
large eye sockets
robust and specialized saber-like canines |
| gptkbp:height |
about 3 feet at the shoulder
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Saber-toothed cats
|
| gptkbp:hunting_technique |
targeting large prey
|
| gptkbp:is_compared_to |
modern lions and tigers
|
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
numerous fossil sites
|
| gptkbp:is_popular_in |
featured in movies and literature
|
| gptkbp:known_for |
long canine teeth
powerful bite force |
| gptkbp:larval_stage |
across North and South America
|
| gptkbp:last_appearance |
10,000 years ago
|
| gptkbp:length |
shorter than modern cats
up to 8 feet including tail |
| gptkbp:origin |
diverged from other felids
|
| gptkbp:participated_in |
gptkb:early_humans
|
| gptkbp:related_to |
modern big cats
|
| gptkbp:reproduction |
viviparous
|
| gptkbp:resides_in |
Pleistocene epoch
|
| gptkbp:scientific_classification |
gptkb:mythological_figure
|
| gptkbp:scientific_name |
gptkb:Smilodon_fatalis
|
| gptkbp:size |
up to 1,000 pounds
|
| gptkbp:subspecies |
gptkb:Machairodontinae
|
| gptkbp:weight |
350 to 620 pounds
|
| gptkbp:wildlife |
ambush hunting
late Quaternary period |