Imagine the scene, around 3 million years ago in what is now east Africa. By the side of a river, an injured antelope keels ...

Paleontologists identified the cub as a member of the genus Homotherium, and radiocarbon dating estimates the cub is at least 35,000 years old, meaning it likely lived during the latter part of ...

Paleontologists identified the cub as a member of the genus Homotherium, and radiocarbon dating estimates the cub is at least 35,000 years old, meaning it likely lived during the latter part of the ...

Unlike its more famous relative, Smilodon, which relied on brute strength, Homotherium was built for endurance and speed—traits that made it a highly efficient hunter. Another surprising discovery was ...

Some of the most well-known saber-toothed animals include the Smilodon populator, the Machairodus, and the Homotherium. The most notable characteristic of saber-toothed animals is their long, curved ...

A mandible of Kenyapithecus africanus, with many of the teeth preserved, has been found at Kathwanga, Rusinga Island, Kenya. Previously the lower dentition of this species was unknown—except by ...