Carnivores
Carnivores are meat-eating mammals. Learn about tigers, coyotes, and other predators of the animal kingdom.
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The Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx) roams across a vast range that stretches from the dense boreal forests of Western Europe to the rugged mountains of Central Asia. The largest of all the lynx species, it plays a crucial role as a top predator in its ecosystem.
By Yara Simón
The clouded leopard roams the dense forests of Southeast Asia, from the foothills of the Himalayas to the tropical rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra. These elusive big cats have striking coat patterns and unique adaptations.
By Yara Simón
Often called the "ghosts of the mountains," the elusive snow leopard is one of the most mysterious big cats. Found in the rugged mountain ranges of Central Asia, these beautiful animals are perfectly adapted to their harsh, cold environments.
By Yara Simón
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The cougar, also known as Puma concolor, is one of the most adaptable and widespread cat species in the Americas. You can find this elusive predator, commonly referred to as a mountain lion or puma, across a vast range that extends from the southern tip of South America to the wilds of Canada.
By Yara Simón
The lion, scientifically known as Panthera leo, is an awe-inspiring animal. These majestic big cats symbolize strength, courage, and royalty across various cultures. Primarily found in Africa and a small pocket in India, wild lions play a crucial role in maintaining the balance of their ecosystems.
By Yara Simón
Tigers, scientifically known as Panthera tigris, have striking orange coats, black stripes and piercing eyes. Like other big cats, tigers are at risk. Tiger populations occupy about 5 percent of their historical range, making conservation necessary.
By Yara Simón
Leopards, scientifically known as Panthera pardus, are some of the most adaptable big cats in the world. These sleek and powerful animals live in various habitats, from the savannas of Africa to the mountains of Central Asia.
By Yara Simón
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A federal judge reversed a Trump administration ruling that removed the gray wolf from the Endangered Species Act. Here's why.
By Logan Smith
Servals have long legs and necks, which allow them to spot prey over the tall grasses of the savanna, but their huge ears give them their best weapon — an acute sense of hearing.
By Mark Mancini
These wily canines are probably best known because of the phrase "a dingo ate my baby." But come on. Did a dingo really eat a baby? And do they even attack humans?
By Meg Sparwath
This kitten-looking wild cat is known as the 'hummingbird of the cat family' and could almost fit in the palm of your hand, but its diminutive size belies a ferocious personality.
By Wendy Bowman
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Aardwolves aren't closely related to either aardvarks or wolves, but these little hyenas resemble both in some ways.
The arctic fox is able to thrive in temperatures as low as -58 degrees F (-50 degrees C), largely because it has fur on the soles of its feet and the warmest coat of any animal on Earth.
By Wendy Bowman
Puma, panther, mountain cat, mountain lion, mountain screamer, painter, catamount and, yes, cougar. This cat has a lot of names!
By Wendy Bowman
With their fierce jaws and cunning hunting tactics, spotted hyenas don't seem to have much to joke about. So what do those spine-chilling peals of laughter really mean?
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The maned wolf might as well be called a werewolf given its unfortunate name. You see it's not a wolf at all, and despite all appearances, it isn't a fox either.
By Mark Mancini
They have been called both “coywolf†and “coydog,†but the majority of the scientific community recognizes this hybrid animal simply as the “eastern coyote.â€
With lightning speed and incredible vision, the cheetah is the fastest land animal on Earth and the best hunter on the savanna.
Whaddya get when you cross a lion and a tiger? Yep — you get a liger, of course. But why are they considered controversial?
By Wendy Bowman
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It turns out that bobcats do just fine if not actively hunted by humans.
Though ol' Wile E. never did catch the Road Runner, coyotes are some of the most ingenious and adaptable animals on the planet.
Jackals, formidable members of the canine family, are often portrayed in traditional world folklore as wily tricksters, up to no good. They are actually brilliant survivalists.
The ocelot may look like a slightly wilder version of a domesticated tabby cat, but they are three times the size of house cats, much fiercer and, though abundant in some areas, still endangered.
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When we think of big cats in the wild, we most likely think of lions and tigers. But there are so many more amazing wild cats you've probably never even heard of. Here are five.
By Oisin Curran
A first-of-its-kind study reaffirms why wolves are vital to the health of our ecosystem.