There is a world somewhere between reality and fiction. Although ignored by many, it is very real and so are those living in it. This forum is about the natural world. Here, wild animals will be heard and respected. The forum offers a glimpse into an unknown world as well as a room with a view on the present and the future. Anyone able to speak on behalf of those living in the emerald forest and the deep blue sea is invited to join.
(11-17-2022, 12:30 AM)Matias Wrote: I would add: prey selectively chosen throughout its local evolutionary history, more consistent with its effective capacity for predation and dietary use, not necessarily aimed at the largest animals of the time, such as mastodons (and other members of the genus) and giant sloths. Best suited to bison, camels, moose...
The biomass of herbivores and carnivores is highest in North America. The massive size of the Smilodon Populator tells us that finding consistent answers is a future challenge to build on. After all, mysteries are effective in destroying predictable reasoning.
Well what would we expect from a 420 - 430+ behemoth, that cat is on another league