![]() ![]() ~Xiaoming Wang, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles ![]() As a result, his illustrations often demonstrate a particular behavior of the extinct mammal that he has personally researched or display a unique point of view." Probably no one else has thought more about sabertooth than he has. What sets him apart is the fact that he is a great carnivore paleontologist in his own right. "Mauricio Antón is one of the best paleoartists. However, this should not dissuade the amateur paleontologist from reading this book, because Antón does a great job of explaining difficult concepts and making this material accessible to a broad audience." ![]() ![]() This book not only features awe-inspiring paleoart, it is also a scholarly review of the primary literature that can be used as a professional reference. "Mauricio Antón is well known in the paleontological community for his amazing artwork, and his new book Sabertooth certainly doesn't disappoint. In sum, a useful survey of the literature and introduction to the overall biology of these dynamic animals." Though geared to the general public, it is also useful for professional paleontologists. "This book provides a unique review of the many unusual and nearly worldwide occurrences of sabertooths and their relatives over more than 50 million years. ![]()
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