Cheetahs Can’t Roar
You probably already know that cheetahs are very fast cats, but did you know that there is some debate over whether or not they should be classified as…
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Category: Carnivores
Which Carnivore Has the Strongest Bite?
Carnivores need to be strong to take down their prey – and their teeth are sharp so they can slice through flesh, instead of grind down plants. But…
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What’s the Difference Between Antlers and Horns?
We have many animals in North America that have antlers. How are these different from horns and what purpose do they serve? Antlers are found on animals that…
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What Wild Cats Live In North America?
North America is home to six species of wild cat. However, only one of the six is labeled a big cat, and only three have large populations.1 These…
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Misunderstood Mesos: Tayra
The Mustelidae, or weasel, Family is responsible for most of the North American mesocarnivores, however, some representatives of this diverse group also inhabit the same ecological niche further…
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How Do Mammals Regulate Their Body Temperature?
Mammals are endothermic, which means they have the ability to regulate their body temperature from the inside. This is unlike ectothermic animals, such as reptiles, who have to…
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Spotted Hyenas Are Matriarchal
Hyenas are mammals and omnivores that are part of the Hyaenidae family.1&2 There are three species of Hyena: Spotted Hyenas Brown Hyenas Striped Hyenas1 Spotted Hyenas are the…
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Misunderstood Mesos: The Striped Skunk!
The striped skunk is built for a life foraging at the ground surface, with short, powerful legs and a stocky body. The head and body measure 13-18 inches,…
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Watch: Releasing a Spotted Skunk into the Wild
Have you seen a Spotted Skunk before? If you have, you’re lucky. Because they’re nocturnal, it’s not common to spot them out in the wild. They tend to…
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