Dire tiger

"This immense, monstrous feline is almost as tall at the shoulder as a human. It has a long body with bold stripes and paws the size of bucklers."

Dire tigers, also called smilodons, were giant cats with a pair of huge fangs jutting from their powerful jaws. Due to these teeth, they were often referred to as saber-toothed tigers. Dire tigers preyed on just about anything that moved. They would patiently stalk a potential meal, striking whenever the creature let down its guard.

Physical description
Dire tigers grew to be over 12 feet long and could weigh up to 6,000 pounds.

Combat
A dire tiger attacked by running at prey, leaping, and clawing and biting as it raked with its rear claws.

Appearances

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 * Neverwinter Nights