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Saber teeth in predators evolved many times. Did it lead to their extinction?

A new analysis suggests saber teeth were highly specialized for puncturing prey, ultimately at the cost of durability.

Jan 21, 2025 - 18:31
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Saber teeth in predators evolved many times. Did it lead to their extinction?
Ice Age skull on stand in research lab at the Page Musuem at the La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles.

A new analysis suggests saber teeth were highly specialized for puncturing prey, ultimately at the cost of durability.

(Image credit: Robert Landau/Getty Images)

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