Smilodon Populator: O Maior Felino de Todos Viveu no Brasil

The Smilodon populator was 40% larger than the saber-toothed tiger you know — and it lived in Brazil. The science that Hollywood ignored. This video explores the fascinating story of the Smilodon populator, the largest feline to ever walk the Earth, revealing its Brazilian origin, contradicting popular belief. Paleontology and science show us that this incredible prehistoric predator was native to Brazil, with evidence found in Minas Gerais since 1842. Learn the explanation behind the discovery of these extinct animals that inhabited our territory. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:37 The Discovery 1:14 Saber-toothed Tiger? 1:50 Two Smilodons, Two Worlds 3:30 Populator vs. Fatalis 4:45 The Migration 5:23 The Anatomy of a Dagger 7:05 The Healed Wound 7:32 Solitary Predator? 8:09 Brazilian Megafuna 11:05 Extinction 12:30 The Largest Feline of All 📚 Main Sources: — Christiansen, P. Smilodon: The Iconic Sabertooth. Indiana University Press, 2013. — McHenry, C.R. et al. Journal of Zoology, 2007. — Turner, A. & Antón, M. The Big Cats and their Fossil Relatives. Columbia University Press, 1997. — Carbone, C. et al. Biology Letters, 2009. — Lund, P.W. Blik paa Brasiliens Dyreverden. Det Kongelige Danske Videnskabernes Selskab, 1842. 🦕 Extinct Planet — They existed. The world forgot. We didn't. #smilodon #megafauna #paleontology #paleontologybrazil #extinctplanet #brazil #extinctanimals #prehistoric #science #prehistoricanimals #curiosities