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Smilodon californicus is a possible subspecies of Smilodon fatalis (as is Smilodon floridanus).
Smilodon californicus is the California state fossil, most abundantly found in the La Brea Tar Pits where it would have been caught in tar while pursuing prey.
See also Smilodon, Smilodon fatalis, Smilodon gracilis and Smilodon populator.
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