Articulated Sabertooth Cat Skeleton (Tarpit Finish)
Cast from an original specimen of Smilodon fatalis from the La Brea Tar Pits. Among the largest felids, the heaviest specimens of this massively built carnivore may have reached a body mass of up to 880lbs. It had a short tail, powerful legs, muscular neck and long canines. Despite being around the same size as a tiger or lion, Smilodon was more robustly built comparable to a bear. Smilodon is most famous for its long canines, they had the longest canines of the saber-toothed cats at about 7” long. In addition, Smilodon could open its jaws 120 degrees, whereas a modern lion can only open its jaws 65 degrees. Custom mounting available.
This museum quality replica is exactingly cast from an outstanding natural specimen, and hand-finished to resemble non-fossilized bone. Made in California using polyurethane resin to capture the finest details.
Bone Clones® Replica
