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1 day ago · Bears are carnivoran mammals of the family Ursidae (/ ˈɜːrsɪdiː, - daɪ /). They are classified as caniforms, or doglike carnivorans. Although only eight species of bears are extant, they are widespread, appearing in a wide variety of habitats throughout most of the Northern Hemisphere and partially in the Southern Hemisphere.
5 days ago · animal world, and carnivores. A territorial clash between a *leopard* and a troop of *baboons* is fierce and dramatic. The leopard, a stealthy and solitary predator, seeks to dominate the area...
4 days ago · The polar bear is the largest and most powerful carnivore on land, a title it shares with a subspecies of brown bear called the Kodiak bear. It has no natural predators and knows no fear of humans, making it an extremely dangerous animal. 1 of 2. polar bear polar bear (Ursus maritimus) 2 of 2.
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1 day ago · In parts of North America, the presence of larger carnivores such as coyotes, which prey on cats and other small predators, reduces the effect of predation by cats and other small predators such as opossums and raccoons on bird numbers and variety.
1 day ago · The tiger (Panthera tigris) is a member of the genus Panthera and the largest living cat species native to Asia. It has a powerful, muscular body with a large head and paws, a long tail and orange fur with black, mostly vertical stripes.
3 days ago · Unlike most carnivores, cheetahs are active mainly during the day, hunting in the early morning and late afternoon. A cheetah eats a variety of small animals, including game birds, rabbits, small antelopes (including the springbok , impala , and gazelle ), young warthogs, and larger antelopes (such as the kudu , hartebeest , oryx , and roan ).
5 days ago · Science Mammals Carnivores. giant panda Giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) feeding in a bamboo forest, Sichuan (Szechwan) province, China. mammal. Also known as: Ailuropoda melanoleuca, panda bear. Written by. Donald G. Lindburg.
