What Allows Marine Mammals to Hold Their Breath So Long?
You know that animals like whales and seals are capable of holding their breath for a long time. But how do they do it? They’ve evolved to live…
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Category: Carnivores
Let’s Chat About Sea Lions!
California Sea Lions are classified as of Least Concern, according to the IUCN, with a population trend that’s increasing. Threats to these sea lions are orcas, great white…
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A Raccoon’s Sense of Touch is Better Than Other Animals
In the wild, these animals prefer forests, wetlands, and places near water sources. However, because of their adaptability, they’ve found ways to thrive in major cities and suburbs.…
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Grizzly Bear Conservation
Grizzly bears once held a lot more range throughout the United States and Canada than they do now. Currently, besides Alaska, grizzly bears’ range has shrunk 99%.1They are…
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What Are Ocelots?
Ocelots are carnivores and have great adaptations to eat rabbits, fish, frogs, birds, monkeys, and more. They have pointed fangs and sharp back teeth. Their teeth aren’t made…
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Why Are Some Carnivores Solitary?
Did you know that lions are the only social big cats? Besides mothers with their offspring, other cats are solitary. Why is that? Why are some carnivores solitary…
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How Do Carnivores Hunt?
We know that carnivores have a lot in common – things like sharper teeth and simpler digestive systems – but have you thought about how they hunt? Let’s…
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What Characteristics Do Carnivores Share?
We know that carnivores are those that eat meat, but have you given much thought to what characteristics they have in common? Or what differences there are between…
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Wolverines are known for their fearlessness and strength!
They weigh between 24 and 40 pounds and live to be between 7 and 12 years old. They’re mammals and they live in colder climates in the northern…
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