I'm sure it would have developed more distinctive characteristics as it grew, but what's amazing to me is how much like any other extant big cat it looks.
Even though they died alone and cold, them having almost a second life through the eyes of tens of thousands who have made art, talked about, and found them cute, is something really special indeed. Makes this field what it is!
It's really neat that we know those sorts of things about them, and hopefully there's more that can be gathered from this little guy. Makes sense that juveniles didn't have them just yet, as they likely weren't doing a lot of hunting
The Homotherium Cub definitely gives a sense of insight of the life of saber-toothed cats including other species including the most famous of all Smilodon Fatalis. I'm looking forward to seeing more discoveries like this in the future.
That's inconclusive, especially given how cat morphology can change from cub to adult. It may well be they it carried over into adulthood and they indeed had some sort of tufty beard, but that will need some more looking into. :)
I found your channel because your Walking with Dinosaurs review that you did some year's ago and, men, I'm happy to find your channel. I love this channel's dedicated to Paleontology, and this informative videos
To let everyone know, cats (family Felidae) and dogs (family Canidae) are the only extant families of the superfamilies Feloidea and Canoidea respectively Both families are also split into only three valid subfamilies, the three valid subfamilies of cats (family Felidae) are †Proailurinae (Primitive Cats), †Machairodontinae (Saber-Toothed Cats), and Felinae (Modern Cats) and the three valid subfamilies of dogs (family Canidae) are †Hesperocyoninae (Primitive Dogs), †Borophaginae (Bone-Crushing Dogs), and Caninae (Modern Dogs) Felinae and Caninae being the only subfamilies of cats and dogs respectively in addition to cats and dogs being the only extant families of the superfamilies Feloidea and Canoidea shows that there are no other extant families within both superfamilies Felinae, which only extant cat subfamily alive today is split into two groups, which are the tribes Pantherini (Big Cats) and Felini (Small Cats) with the former being split into the subtribes Acinonychina (Lesser Big Cats) for the Asiatic Cheetah (Acinonyx venaticus), the African Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus), the Puma (Puma concolor), and the Jaguarundi (Herpailurus yagouaroundi) and Pantherina (Greater Big Cats) for the Leopard (Panthera pardus), the Lion (Panthera leo), the Tiger (Uncia tigris), the Ounce (Uncia uncia), the Northern Bohebao (Neofelis nebulosa), the Southern Bohebao (Neofelis diardi), and the Jaguar (Jaguarius onca) and the latter being split into the subtribes Lyncina (Lynxes and Relatives) for the Afghan Manul (Otocolobus ferrugineus), the Himalayan Manul (Otocolobus nigripectus), the Mongolian Manul (Otocolobus manul), the Iberian Lynx (Lynx pardinus), the Common Lynx (Lynx lynx), the Canada Lynx (Lynx canadensis), the Red Lynx/Bobcat (Lynx rufus), the Asiatic Golden Cat (Catopuma temminckii), the Marbled Cat (Pardofelis marmorata), the Bay Cat (Badiofelis badia), the African Golden Cat (Profelis aurata), the Serval (Leptailurus serval), and the Caracal (Caracal caracal) and Felina (Wildcats and Relatives) for the Jungle Cat (Felis (Sylviailurus) chaus), the Black-Footed Cat (Felis (Microfelis) nigripes), the Sand Cat (Felis (Ammofelis) margarita), the Chinese Mountain Cat (Felis (Petrofelis) bieti), the Asiatic Wildcat (Felis (Felis) ornata), the European Wildcat (Felis (Felis) silvestris), the African Wildcat (Felis (Felis) catus), the Rusty-Spotted Cat (Prionailurus (Poecilailurus) rubiginosus), the Flat-Headed Cat (Prionailurus (Ictailurus) planiceps), the Fishing Cat (Prionailurus (Zibethailurus) viverrinus), the Indian Leopard Cat (Prionailurus (Prionailurus) bengalensis), the Southeast Asian Leopard Cat (Prionailurus (Prionailurus) javanensis), the North Asian Leopard Cat (Prionailurus (Prionailurus) nipalensis), the Ocelot (Leopardus pardalis), the Margay (Leopardus pardalis), the Oncilla (Oncifelis tigrina), the Kodkod (Oncifelis guigna), the Guepard (Oncifelis guttula), the Geoffroy's Cat (Oncifelis geoffroyi), the Andean Mountain Cat (Oreailurus jacobitus), and the Pampas Cat (Oreailurus colocola) Caninae, which is the only extant dog subfamily alive today is split into three groups, which are the tribes Urocyonini (Primitive Canines), Cerdocyonini (New World Canines), and Canini (Old World Canines), the Urocyonini tribe contains two extant species under a single surviving genus, which are the Grey Fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus) and the Channel Island Fox (Urocyon littoralis), the Cerdocyonini tribe is further split into the subtribes Chrysocyonina (South American Wolf-Like Canines) for the Short-Eared Jackal (Atelocynus microtis), the Bushdog (Speothos venaticus), and the Maned Wolf (Chrysocyon brachyurus) and Cerdocyonina (South American Foxes) for the Pampas Fox (Bassarilupus gymnocercus), the Sechuran Fox (Bassarilupus sechurae), the Culpeo (Pseudalopex culpaeus), the Hoary Fox (Pseudalopex vetulus), the Chilla (Lycalopex griseus), the Darwin's Fox (Lycalopex fulvipes), and the Crab-Eating Fox (Cerdocyon thous), and the Canini tribe is further split into the subtribes Vulpina (Old World Foxes and Raccoon Dogs) for the Eurasian Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes), the American Red Fox (Vulpes fulva), the African Red Fox (Vulpes barbara), the Tibetan Fox (Neocyon ferrilatus), the Corsac Fox (Alopex corsac), the Arctic Fox (Alopex lagopus), the Swift Fox (Alopex velox), the Kit Fox (Alopex macrotis), the Bengal Fox (Fennecus bengalensis), the Blanford's Fox (Fennecus canus), the Ruppell's Fox (Fennecus rueppellii), the Fennec Fox (Fennecus zerda), the Pale Fox (Fennecus pallidus), the Cape Fox (Fennecus chama), the Bat-Eared Fox (Otocyon megalotis), the Chinese Raccoon Dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides), and the Japanese Raccoon Dog (Nyctereutes viverrinus) and Canina (Old World Wolf-Like Canines) for the Side-Striped Jackal (Lupulella adusta), the Black-Backed Jackal (Lupulella mesomelas), the African Wild Dog (Lycaon pictus), the Ethiopian Golden Wolf (Flavocyon simensis), the Common Golden Wolf (Flavocyon lupaster), the Dhole (Cuon alpinus), the Golden Jackal (Prolupus aureus), the Coyote (Prolupus latrans), the Grey Wolf (Canis lupus (cladistically including the Domestic Dog (Canis lupus familiaris))), the White Wolf (Canis albus), the Sea Wolf (Canis crassodon), the Eastern Wolf (Canis lycaon), the Red Wolf (Canis rufus), the Pale-Footed Wolf (Canis pallipes), the New Guinea Singing Dog (Canis hallstromi), and the Dingo (Canis dingo) Hence the reason why "Vulpinae" and "Pantherinae" are not valid subfamilies and why linsangs (genus Prionodon) of the monotypic family Prionodontidae do not belong to the Feloidea superfamily as linsangs belong to the superfamily Viverroidea, making them more closely related to civets and mongooses than to cats
Nice work as always man I hope to see the full video on this this creature by you eventually I honestly wish to know more about the other species and the habitat of these animals in detail maybe one day I’ll get answers one way or another
This is probably a pipe dream, but what we *really* need for a major find is well preserved adult Homotherium, or (much bigger pipe dream) Smilodon Fatalis. One of the biggest mysteries is what sort of coat pattern these animals had, and hopefully our technology will progress to the point where even decayed pigmentation of the coat of frozen specimens doesn't interfere with scientists' ability to accurately how these animals were marked. Being able to get an accurate representation of their markings would also provide valuable information to better understand how they hunted and their social structure.
Well, the chances are certainly there, but of course coming across one is going to likely involve a good deal of look. Would truly be among the most amazing finds of this century, that's for sure!
I found it recently, and I knew that they'd make perfect relaxing background music for this and future videos. :) It's some really lovely work from camiidae!
Paleontology is one of those multi-faceted fields in that regard. Big surges of excitement and intrigue that are also back by a sense of dread and sadness in that we know so little and that we will also follow in their footsteps
the paleontological discovery of a lifetime, frankly i am privileged to see this find in my lifetime. frankly i was shocked to see the neck muscles of the cub (twice as thick as a lion). Plus they were quite muscular despite their long front legs and stamina. their rear legs were better suited to grappling than lions, and they had extremely strong backs so they were by no means pushovers or gracile at all. they scientists did not know what type of cat fosdil it was at first. only later they confirmed it was homotherium latidens
I certainly will be, I apologise for such the long wait! I've been slow to work on it because of a busy year at uni along with working on other projects, but I do hope to make it as good as I can. :)
This is very much a new thing! As I mentioned in the video, wether it's a legitimate feature or a result of the mummification process is yet to be determined conclusively. :)
@HenrythePaleoGuy Awesome, the sabertooth lions had cool mustaches like "Cholos". Maybe call it their "Cholo". Thanks so much for the breaking news Henry!
In case everyone should know, the Feliformia suborder is currently split into two infraorders based on morphological grounds, which are Aeluropsia and Crocutopsia The Aeluropsia infraorder is split into the superfamilies †Dinictidoidea and Feloidea with the extinct Dinictidoidea superfamily being split into the families Hoplophoneidae (includes Pangurban, Hoplophoneus, Nanosmilus, Eusmilus) and Dinictididae (includes Dinictis, Dinailurictis, Pogonodon, and Quercyclurus) and the Feloidea superfamily containing the families Barbourofelidae and Felidae (Cats) The Crocutopsia infraorder is split into the superfamilies Hyaenoidea and Viverroidea, with the Hyaenoidea superfamily containing the extant families Protelidae (Aardwolf and Fossil Relatives) and Hyaenidae (Hyenas) and the extinct families Lophocyonidae and Percrocutidae and the Viverroidea superfamily containing the extant families Nandiniidae (Feripaka and Fossil Relatives), Prionodontidae (Linsangs and Fossil Relatives), Poianidae (Oyans and Fossil Relatives), Genettidae (Genets and Fossil Relatives), Viverridae (Civets), Herpestidae (Mongooses), and Eupleridae (Malagasy Carnivorans) and the extinct family Palaeogalidae The extinct family Nimravidae (now includes only Eofelis, Maofelis, Deinaelurus, and Nimravus) does not fall into any of these infraorders but instead occupies a far more basal position among all other feliforms
Indeed, at least for Homotherium anyways. It was inferred to be the case from previous studies before this mummy was described. :) Also, they wouldn't have had the longer teeth until after they were juveniles.
I'm sure it would have developed more distinctive characteristics as it grew, but what's amazing to me is how much like any other extant big cat it looks.
There are sure some pretty big differences as I mention, but yeah, a lot of their general look is pretty similar! :)
It is adorable too. It traveled thousands of years into the future to be found. It is incredible but kind of sad in a way.
Even though they died alone and cold, them having almost a second life through the eyes of tens of thousands who have made art, talked about, and found them cute, is something really special indeed. Makes this field what it is!
The cubs of Sabertooth cats fascinated me when I learned they don't grow their saber teeth until they're at least sub adults.
It's really neat that we know those sorts of things about them, and hopefully there's more that can be gathered from this little guy.
Makes sense that juveniles didn't have them just yet, as they likely weren't doing a lot of hunting
@@HenrythePaleoGuy I think stunting the growth of their own sabers was also more for safety.
The Homotherium Cub definitely gives a sense of insight of the life of saber-toothed cats including other species including the most famous of all Smilodon Fatalis. I'm looking forward to seeing more discoveries like this in the future.
I hope we can find a Neanderthal like this
That would be fucking insane!
I think they'll hide the evidence though
Here's hoping!
The yellowish moustachio around where the saber teeth will grow is fascinating. I wonder if adults had that?
That's inconclusive, especially given how cat morphology can change from cub to adult. It may well be they it carried over into adulthood and they indeed had some sort of tufty beard, but that will need some more looking into. :)
I found your channel because your Walking with Dinosaurs review that you did some year's ago and, men, I'm happy to find your channel. I love this channel's dedicated to Paleontology, and this informative videos
Great video Henry!
Never thought I'd hear Henry the Paleoguy say "toe beans". I will consider it an official scientific term now.
It would be awesome if it became the common term, haha
The discoveries of ancient cats are very exciting and make it even more apparent how valuable the still living big cats are to natural history
Fascinating & informative. Thanks Henry & Happy Christmas 🎄
Festive times await!
To let everyone know, cats (family Felidae) and dogs (family Canidae) are the only extant families of the superfamilies Feloidea and Canoidea respectively
Both families are also split into only three valid subfamilies, the three valid subfamilies of cats (family Felidae) are †Proailurinae (Primitive Cats), †Machairodontinae (Saber-Toothed Cats), and Felinae (Modern Cats) and the three valid subfamilies of dogs (family Canidae) are †Hesperocyoninae (Primitive Dogs), †Borophaginae (Bone-Crushing Dogs), and Caninae (Modern Dogs)
Felinae and Caninae being the only subfamilies of cats and dogs respectively in addition to cats and dogs being the only extant families of the superfamilies Feloidea and Canoidea shows that there are no other extant families within both superfamilies
Felinae, which only extant cat subfamily alive today is split into two groups, which are the tribes Pantherini (Big Cats) and Felini (Small Cats) with the former being split into the subtribes Acinonychina (Lesser Big Cats) for the Asiatic Cheetah (Acinonyx venaticus), the African Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus), the Puma (Puma concolor), and the Jaguarundi (Herpailurus yagouaroundi) and Pantherina (Greater Big Cats) for the Leopard (Panthera pardus), the Lion (Panthera leo), the Tiger (Uncia tigris), the Ounce (Uncia uncia), the Northern Bohebao (Neofelis nebulosa), the Southern Bohebao (Neofelis diardi), and the Jaguar (Jaguarius onca) and the latter being split into the subtribes Lyncina (Lynxes and Relatives) for the Afghan Manul (Otocolobus ferrugineus), the Himalayan Manul (Otocolobus nigripectus), the Mongolian Manul (Otocolobus manul), the Iberian Lynx (Lynx pardinus), the Common Lynx (Lynx lynx), the Canada Lynx (Lynx canadensis), the Red Lynx/Bobcat (Lynx rufus), the Asiatic Golden Cat (Catopuma temminckii), the Marbled Cat (Pardofelis marmorata), the Bay Cat (Badiofelis badia), the African Golden Cat (Profelis aurata), the Serval (Leptailurus serval), and the Caracal (Caracal caracal) and Felina (Wildcats and Relatives) for the Jungle Cat (Felis (Sylviailurus) chaus), the Black-Footed Cat (Felis (Microfelis) nigripes), the Sand Cat (Felis (Ammofelis) margarita), the Chinese Mountain Cat (Felis (Petrofelis) bieti), the Asiatic Wildcat (Felis (Felis) ornata), the European Wildcat (Felis (Felis) silvestris), the African Wildcat (Felis (Felis) catus), the Rusty-Spotted Cat (Prionailurus (Poecilailurus) rubiginosus), the Flat-Headed Cat (Prionailurus (Ictailurus) planiceps), the Fishing Cat (Prionailurus (Zibethailurus) viverrinus), the Indian Leopard Cat (Prionailurus (Prionailurus) bengalensis), the Southeast Asian Leopard Cat (Prionailurus (Prionailurus) javanensis), the North Asian Leopard Cat (Prionailurus (Prionailurus) nipalensis), the Ocelot (Leopardus pardalis), the Margay (Leopardus pardalis), the Oncilla (Oncifelis tigrina), the Kodkod (Oncifelis guigna), the Guepard (Oncifelis guttula), the Geoffroy's Cat (Oncifelis geoffroyi), the Andean Mountain Cat (Oreailurus jacobitus), and the Pampas Cat (Oreailurus colocola)
Caninae, which is the only extant dog subfamily alive today is split into three groups, which are the tribes Urocyonini (Primitive Canines), Cerdocyonini (New World Canines), and Canini (Old World Canines), the Urocyonini tribe contains two extant species under a single surviving genus, which are the Grey Fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus) and the Channel Island Fox (Urocyon littoralis), the Cerdocyonini tribe is further split into the subtribes Chrysocyonina (South American Wolf-Like Canines) for the Short-Eared Jackal (Atelocynus microtis), the Bushdog (Speothos venaticus), and the Maned Wolf (Chrysocyon brachyurus) and Cerdocyonina (South American Foxes) for the Pampas Fox (Bassarilupus gymnocercus), the Sechuran Fox (Bassarilupus sechurae), the Culpeo (Pseudalopex culpaeus), the Hoary Fox (Pseudalopex vetulus), the Chilla (Lycalopex griseus), the Darwin's Fox (Lycalopex fulvipes), and the Crab-Eating Fox (Cerdocyon thous), and the Canini tribe is further split into the subtribes Vulpina (Old World Foxes and Raccoon Dogs) for the Eurasian Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes), the American Red Fox (Vulpes fulva), the African Red Fox (Vulpes barbara), the Tibetan Fox (Neocyon ferrilatus), the Corsac Fox (Alopex corsac), the Arctic Fox (Alopex lagopus), the Swift Fox (Alopex velox), the Kit Fox (Alopex macrotis), the Bengal Fox (Fennecus bengalensis), the Blanford's Fox (Fennecus canus), the Ruppell's Fox (Fennecus rueppellii), the Fennec Fox (Fennecus zerda), the Pale Fox (Fennecus pallidus), the Cape Fox (Fennecus chama), the Bat-Eared Fox (Otocyon megalotis), the Chinese Raccoon Dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides), and the Japanese Raccoon Dog (Nyctereutes viverrinus) and Canina (Old World Wolf-Like Canines) for the Side-Striped Jackal (Lupulella adusta), the Black-Backed Jackal (Lupulella mesomelas), the African Wild Dog (Lycaon pictus), the Ethiopian Golden Wolf (Flavocyon simensis), the Common Golden Wolf (Flavocyon lupaster), the Dhole (Cuon alpinus), the Golden Jackal (Prolupus aureus), the Coyote (Prolupus latrans), the Grey Wolf (Canis lupus (cladistically including the Domestic Dog (Canis lupus familiaris))), the White Wolf (Canis albus), the Sea Wolf (Canis crassodon), the Eastern Wolf (Canis lycaon), the Red Wolf (Canis rufus), the Pale-Footed Wolf (Canis pallipes), the New Guinea Singing Dog (Canis hallstromi), and the Dingo (Canis dingo)
Hence the reason why "Vulpinae" and "Pantherinae" are not valid subfamilies and why linsangs (genus Prionodon) of the monotypic family Prionodontidae do not belong to the Feloidea superfamily as linsangs belong to the superfamily Viverroidea, making them more closely related to civets and mongooses than to cats
Nice work as always man I hope to see the full video on this this creature by you eventually I honestly wish to know more about the other species and the habitat of these animals in detail maybe one day I’ll get answers one way or another
This is probably a pipe dream, but what we *really* need for a major find is well preserved adult Homotherium, or (much bigger pipe dream) Smilodon Fatalis.
One of the biggest mysteries is what sort of coat pattern these animals had, and hopefully our technology will progress to the point where even decayed pigmentation of the coat of frozen specimens doesn't interfere with scientists' ability to accurately how these animals were marked.
Being able to get an accurate representation of their markings would also provide valuable information to better understand how they hunted and their social structure.
Well, the chances are certainly there, but of course coming across one is going to likely involve a good deal of look. Would truly be among the most amazing finds of this century, that's for sure!
Ooh, you were playing music from the Cambrian animals album, I knew I recognised it! Very cool.
I found it recently, and I knew that they'd make perfect relaxing background music for this and future videos. :) It's some really lovely work from camiidae!
It’s so super fascinating great video thanks
Thanks Rick!
It really is such an incredible find. Maybe even an adult will be found at some point :)
I am simultaneously elated at such a unique discovery and heartbroken that such an adorable little one didn't get a chance to live.
Paleontology is one of those multi-faceted fields in that regard. Big surges of excitement and intrigue that are also back by a sense of dread and sadness in that we know so little and that we will also follow in their footsteps
While fascinating, it is also quite sad to see a baby big cat that has died many centuries ago 🥲
the paleontological discovery of a lifetime, frankly i am privileged to see this find in my lifetime. frankly i was shocked to see the neck muscles of the cub (twice as thick as a lion). Plus they were quite muscular despite their long front legs and stamina. their rear legs were better suited to grappling than lions, and they had extremely strong backs so they were by no means pushovers or gracile at all. they scientists did not know what type of cat fosdil it was at first. only later they confirmed it was homotherium latidens
I got a cat food commercial before watching this video lol
Crazy how the algorithm works like that haha
Hey are you gonna do a review on walking with beasts sometime?
I certainly will be, I apologise for such the long wait!
I've been slow to work on it because of a busy year at uni along with working on other projects, but I do hope to make it as good as I can. :)
IS THAT LONG HAIR WHERE THEIR INCISORS ARE? HAVE WE NEVER SEEN THAT BEFORE?
This is very much a new thing!
As I mentioned in the video, wether it's a legitimate feature or a result of the mummification process is yet to be determined conclusively. :)
@HenrythePaleoGuy Awesome, the sabertooth lions had cool mustaches like "Cholos". Maybe call it their "Cholo". Thanks so much for the breaking news Henry!
I wish it was an adult specimen.
Well, we'll have to see if one gets found ;)
Poor wooly cub. At least he didn't die for nothing, and we found them thousands of years later.
Indeed, they almost have a second lease of life, in a way!
In case everyone should know, the Feliformia suborder is currently split into two infraorders based on morphological grounds, which are Aeluropsia and Crocutopsia
The Aeluropsia infraorder is split into the superfamilies †Dinictidoidea and Feloidea with the extinct Dinictidoidea superfamily being split into the families Hoplophoneidae (includes Pangurban, Hoplophoneus, Nanosmilus, Eusmilus) and Dinictididae (includes Dinictis, Dinailurictis, Pogonodon, and Quercyclurus) and the Feloidea superfamily containing the families Barbourofelidae and Felidae (Cats)
The Crocutopsia infraorder is split into the superfamilies Hyaenoidea and Viverroidea, with the Hyaenoidea superfamily containing the extant families Protelidae (Aardwolf and Fossil Relatives) and Hyaenidae (Hyenas) and the extinct families Lophocyonidae and Percrocutidae and the Viverroidea superfamily containing the extant families Nandiniidae (Feripaka and Fossil Relatives), Prionodontidae (Linsangs and Fossil Relatives), Poianidae (Oyans and Fossil Relatives), Genettidae (Genets and Fossil Relatives), Viverridae (Civets), Herpestidae (Mongooses), and Eupleridae (Malagasy Carnivorans) and the extinct family Palaeogalidae
The extinct family Nimravidae (now includes only Eofelis, Maofelis, Deinaelurus, and Nimravus) does not fall into any of these infraorders but instead occupies a far more basal position among all other feliforms
See whilst the specimen confirms many speculated aspects of it's morphology we would never have guessed that it had a goatee.
Well, it could well be a real thing, or it could also be an artefact of preservation. Hard to say at this point
Well in that case, I really hope it's not a artefact of presurvation! We need more specimens! XD
About time. Also, more support for sheathed canines.
Indeed, at least for Homotherium anyways. It was inferred to be the case from previous studies before this mummy was described. :) Also, they wouldn't have had the longer teeth until after they were juveniles.
Let's clone it.
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It really is a shame...
It's NOT a saber tooth ,it's a scimitar tooth cat .Saber tooth is click bait .
It's true that more specifically they are, but "sabre-tooth" is still a good general term that is used for them and the broader group.
"Saber-toothed cat" refers to the subfamily Machairodontinae as a whole.
I could be wrong, but I think that the name “sabre toothed cat” was originally referring to Homotherium.
Semantics.
can we get collosal bioscience to extract the dna and make fetus
Do you really want a big version of that predator roaming around somewhere?