Some scientists suggest the Jaguar is a direct descendant of the saber tooth tiger.
One of the last remaining Jaguars
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They are both Felidae but the saber tooth cat came from Machairodontinae, a different sub group than that of the Jaguar
I think I got that from a Nat G documentary. Comparing tha hunting and killing style and choice of prey . Often biting through the skull .
My understanding the Jag sub family is Pantherinae under Felidae whereas the saber tooth sub famly Machairodontinae under Felidae with the only commonality being the family of Felidae.
