Saber-tooth tigers had less bite force than modern lions, but the canine teeth were stronger in resistance to breaking. They could open their jaws 120 degrees, whereas modern lions can only open their jaws to 65 degree angles. They used their saber teeth to stab, but not to hold an animal, as holding would break the teeth and there is little evidence for loss or breaking of their teeth. They would wait for their stabbings to kill the animal, and then they would feed.
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