The Tactical Strategist Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 So the saber tooth cat is one of the most successful mammals to live. This is the first time in 11 million years that we haven't had a saber tooth cat. But some say that eventually, in about 7 million, we will have another one. What do you guys think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endy0816 Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 I think it is pretty probable considering the number of times that trait has appeared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tactical Strategist Posted February 14, 2015 Author Share Posted February 14, 2015 That's what I think too, but will humans stop it. Will we destroy all the big cats before it can happen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swansont Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 But some say Who? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tactical Strategist Posted February 14, 2015 Author Share Posted February 14, 2015 Oh, I'm sorry. I got that fact from a video my science teacher showed me. I'm pretty sure it's from scientists at the La Brea Tar Pits, and also scientists specializing in big cats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavelcherepan Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 So the saber tooth cat is one of the most successful mammals to live. This is the first time in 11 million years that we haven't had a saber tooth cat. But some say that eventually, in about 7 million, we will have another one. What do you guys think? The trait may or may not appear and it may or may not be selected for depending on the conditions of the ecosystem of the time. I'm not sure how people can give even rough estimates of when that could happen. The farther you go in time the higher are the chances that the trait will appear, but at the same time your understanding of the conditions in which trait owner will live decreases dramatically. So it's just a guessing game. Maybe Megalodon-alike will re-appear in 5 million years, you never know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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