The inspiring 9th edition of the unprecedented “Evolution of Life” series delights with this exceptional addition of a truly remarkable specimen from a bygone era. The Nimravidae, a prehistoric feline family that includes the depicted genus Hoplophoneus, thrived during the Paleogene. Also known as false saber-toothed cats, these mammals were fearsome predators. Muscular bodies, razor-sharp claws, and elongated canines provided an impressive arsenal of tools for hunting their prey. These terrors likely roamed the ancient forests and grasslands of North and South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa.