Wandering across the despotic prehistoric plains of the Americas for over 2.5 million years, the Smilodon genus, of the subfamily Machairodontinae, was a social predator to be feared. Up until 10,000 years ago, this 1000lb mammal stalked woolly mammoths, horses, and bison with its foot-long upper canines and bear-like build. It’s unique dentition and ease of recognition can be attributed to this animal’s place in popular culture today. It’s influence can also be seen in Italy, where Stile Bertone used the sabre-toothed tiger as paleontological inspiration for the Alfa Romeo Pandion, the concept car from the 2010 Geneva Motor Show.