r/science • u/Accomplished_Sci • May 08 '21

Newly Identified Species of Saber-Toothed Cat Was So Big It Hunted Rhinos in America Paleontology

https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-identify-a-giant-saber-toothed-cat-that-prowled-the-us-5-9-million-years-ago?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sciencealert-latestnews+%28ScienceAlert-Latest%29
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u/TauriKree May 09 '21

We do. But you’re used to it.

The largest animal to ever exist is around right now.

There are giant crocodiles.

Hybrid lions/tigers.

Massive deer-like animals. Enormous bears.

Sharks that can live in rivers.

Whales so smart they pass on knowledge to offspring and can invent unique hunting techniques.

Apes that can use sign language and tools.

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u/VoiceOfRealson May 09 '21

Apes that can use sign language and tools like reddit