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Proailurus
Had well-developed fore quarters, mainly shoulders and leg joints that helped climb trees and jump higher. Also It had a long tail, large eyes and sharp claws and teeth. The Proailurus lived about 25 million years ago. -
Pseudaelurus
The Pseudaelurus lived about 18 million years ago and had strong short legs that allowed tree climbing and speed to hunt efficiently. -
The Machairodontinae
The Machairodontinae lived about 23 million years ago was a part of the saber tooth family so it had enlarged maxillary canines. It was substantially larger than the Proailurus. -
Domestic Cat
The scientific name for the cat is "Felis Catus". Cats have many adaptations but the main ones are very well adapted photoreceptors for seeing in the dark, adapted ears for better hearing, and a long tail for agility and balance.
