Carnivores
Carnivores (Order Carnivora) have adapted to a hunting lifestyle in a number of ways. Most members of the Order Carnivora are swift runners, the posess sharp teeth, superb eyesight, a well-developed sense of smell, sharp claws, and specialized teeth.are animals belonging to the Order Carnivora. This group of animals includes dogs and their relatives, bears, racoons, mustelids, civits, hyenas, aardwolf, and cats.
Polar Bears' Irish Ancestors · 11 Jul 2011
Polar bears have Irish roots, a new study suggests. Genetic evidence reveals that modern polar bears are the descendents of Irish brown bears that lived during the last ice age about 45,000 years ago. The study was...
The Lion's Magnificent Mane · 29 Jul 2010
A lion's mane is more than just a bushy bunch of fur framing a big cat's face. A mane is a declaration of a lion's vitality, fighting prowess and social status as well as an acknowledgement of...
The Social Lives of Lions · 29 Jul 2010
Lions are definitely not loners. In fact, lions are unique among felids in that they are the only species of cat that forms social groups. All other cats are solitary hunters that, outside of mating season, shy...
