Safari Ltd.
Safari Ltd. Wild Safari Prehistoric World Smilodon action figure
Detailed Smilodon action figure based on the prehistoric predator studied from 1842 and the 1913 tar pit discoveries
- GenderUnisex
- Scientifically accurate design based on 1842 discovery
- Educational figure inspired by Rancho La Brea fossils
- Detailed sculpt shows modified jaw joint for wide gape
- Durable construction for hands-on prehistoric play
- Unisex toy suitable for collectors and young explorers
Historical Background
The Smilodon was scientifically named in 1842 by Peter Wilhelm Lund and extensively studied from the Rancho La Brea tar pits starting in 1913. These natural seeps preserved thousands of skeletons. It is distinct from tigers and represents the largest known sabre-toothed cat.
Educational Value
The figure illustrates key anatomical traits including the modified jaw joint that allowed a wide gape for the large canine teeth. Those knife-like canines were blunt rather than sharp, suggesting a specialized hunting method. It serves as a tactile reference for Pleistocene predator biology.
Display And Use
This unisex model fits into prehistoric dioramas, classroom collections, or individual study of megafauna. It requires no assembly, batteries, or additional accessories to function as a finished piece. The design supports handling for close inspection of dental and cranial details.
Highlights
- Scientifically accurate design based on 1842 discovery
- Educational figure inspired by Rancho La Brea fossils
- Detailed sculpt shows modified jaw joint for wide gape
- Durable construction for hands-on prehistoric play
- Unisex toy suitable for collectors and young explorers
Specifications
| Brand | Safari Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
Questions about this item
What does the package contain and is anything else required to start using the Smilodon figure?
The box includes the single Smilodon action figure. No batteries, assembly tools or additional accessories are needed to begin play or display.
Which version of the Safari Ltd. Smilodon should I select for a prehistoric collection?
This Wild Safari Prehistoric World release is the current Smilodon model offered by Safari Ltd. and matches the scale used across the rest of the Prehistoric World line.
How does the figure reflect the real Smilodon fossil record from Rancho La Brea?
The sculpt shows the wide gape and modified jaw joint that allowed the large canine teeth to function, details drawn from the thousands of skeletons recovered from the tar pits studied from 1913 onward.
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