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08-19-2018, 08:41 AM( This post was last modified: 08-19-2018, 08:50 AM by epaiva )
Alternative reconstructed life appearances of Smilodon populator with spotted (top) and plain (bottom) coats. Both alternatives are possible, and the choice between one and the other is often made on the basis of function. For instance, if the animal is supposed to have lived in forested habitats, the retention of a primitive spotted pattern is more likely. But there are examples to the contrary among extant cats, and coat color attributions remain no more than educated guesses.
Book Sabertooth (Mauricio Anton)