Comparisons
Pit Bull Bite Force: How Strong Is a Pit Bull’s Bite, Really?
A dog grips a rope toy and leans back, growling happily. Its owner pulls, and the dog pulls harder. It…
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Carnivora
Every animal we cover from Carnivora, and the articles about them.
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Articles
Diet & feeding
What do grizzly bears eat?
Grizzly bears are omnivores that eat plants, pine nuts, moths, fish and meat. Their menu changes with the seasons, from…
Anatomy & appearance
Do bears have tails?
Every bear species has a tail, usually 3 to 20 cm long and hidden in fur. The giant panda even…
Adaptations
What are the adaptations of an arctic fox?
The 3 key adaptations of an arctic fox, sorted into structural, behavioural and physiological, with a labelled diagram, myths, a…
Conservation & population
Are polar bears endangered? Status, population and threats
Polar bears are not endangered: they are Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and Threatened in the US. About 26,000…
Diet & feeding
What do snow leopards eat?
Snow leopards live mainly on wild sheep and goats such as blue sheep and ibex, plus marmots. They kill a…
Speed
How fast can a jaguar run?
Nobody has measured a wild jaguar at full speed. The popular 80 km/h figure is unproven. Jaguars are ambush hunters…
Speed
How fast can a polar bear run?
Polar bears can sprint at about 40 km/h (25 mph) for short distances, but they overheat fast. Grizzlies are quicker,…
Speed
How fast can a tiger run?
Tigers sprint at about 49–65 km/h (30–40 mph) in short bursts: faster than any human, about as fast as lions,…
Adaptations
What are the adaptations of a lion?
Lions survive by teamwork. Prides stalk big prey together, manes signal health to rivals and mates, and desert lions get…
Comparisons
Polar bear vs grizzly bear size: which is bigger?
Polar bears are bigger than grizzlies on average: males weigh 350–590 kg against 180–270 kg. Only the biggest coastal Alaskan…
Adaptations
What are the adaptations of a tiger?
Stripes that look green to deer, night vision about six times better than ours, 10 cm claws and strong swimming:…