Carnivores - Order Carnivora
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.
A Visual Guide to Cats
In this photographic guide, find out more about cats, their classification, adaptations, and natural history.
In this photographic guide, find out more about cats, their classification, adaptations, and natural history.
Siberian Tiger Population Holding Steady
Deep in the icy, snow-packed woods of Siberia, tigers prowl. It's an odd place to envision tigers—majestic and black-striped, these felines are more often associated with the humid jungles of India than with the wintry stretches of eastern Russia.
Deep in the icy, snow-packed woods of Siberia, tigers prowl. It's an odd place to envision tigers—majestic and black-striped, these felines are more often associated with the humid jungles of India than with the wintry stretches of eastern Russia.
Grizzly Bear Fails to Open Bear-Proof Canister
A grizzly bear at the Bronx Zoo has put a bear-proof canister through a grueling half-hour of battering and prying. The canister, designed to hold food for backpackers, was filled with treats before it was sealed and placed in the bear enclosure.
A grizzly bear at the Bronx Zoo has put a bear-proof canister through a grueling half-hour of battering and prying. The canister, designed to hold food for backpackers, was filled with treats before it was sealed and placed in the bear enclosure.
DNA of Extinct Bear Species Mapped
For the first time, scientists have deciphered the genetic sequence of an extinct species. After painstaking work, scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Joint Genome Institute (JGI) have unveiled the DNA fingerprint of an extinct species of Pleistocene cave bear.
For the first time, scientists have deciphered the genetic sequence of an extinct species. After painstaking work, scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Joint Genome Institute (JGI) have unveiled the DNA fingerprint of an extinct species of Pleistocene cave bear.
The Long Road to Listing: Protecting the Polar Bear under the Endangered Species
The Long Road to Listing: Protecting the Polar Bear under the Endangered Species Act
The Long Road to Listing: Protecting the Polar Bear under the Endangered Species Act
Brown Bear (Ursus arctos)
The brown bear (Ursus arctos) is among the largest and most powerful of all land carnivores. Brown bears have non-retractable claws that they use primarily for digging.
The brown bear (Ursus arctos) is among the largest and most powerful of all land carnivores. Brown bears have non-retractable claws that they use primarily for digging.
Carnivores (Order Carnivora)
Carnivores are animals belonging to the Order Carnivora. The Order Carnivora contains 7 families and about 250 species. This group of animals includes dogs and their relatives, bears, racoons, mustelids, civits, hyenas, aardwolf, and cats.
Carnivores are animals belonging to the Order Carnivora. The Order Carnivora contains 7 families and about 250 species. This group of animals includes dogs and their relatives, bears, racoons, mustelids, civits, hyenas, aardwolf, and cats.
American Black Bear (Ursus americanus)
The American black bear (Ursus americanus) is a medium-sized bear that grows to about 1.2m-1.8m (4ft-6ft) feet in length and weigths of 54kg-300kg (120lb-660lb). They have powerful limbs and are equiped with short claws that enable them to break apart logs, climb trees, and collect grubs and worms.
The American black bear (Ursus americanus) is a medium-sized bear that grows to about 1.2m-1.8m (4ft-6ft) feet in length and weigths of 54kg-300kg (120lb-660lb). They have powerful limbs and are equiped with short claws that enable them to break apart logs, climb trees, and collect grubs and worms.
Arctic Wolf (Canis lupus arctos)
The Arctic wolf (Canis lupus arctos) is a subspecies of the Grey wolf (Canis lupus). Adult Arctic wolves are between 25 and 31 inches in height (measured at shoulder) and reach weights of up to 175 pounds.
The Arctic wolf (Canis lupus arctos) is a subspecies of the Grey wolf (Canis lupus). Adult Arctic wolves are between 25 and 31 inches in height (measured at shoulder) and reach weights of up to 175 pounds.
Black-Footed Ferret (Mustela nigripes)
The black-footed ferret (Mulstela nigripes) is North America's most endangered mammal. Black-footed ferrets have light yellow-buff fur and a pale underside, a white face, snout and throat, and black feet. They also have a black mask around their eyes.
The black-footed ferret (Mulstela nigripes) is North America's most endangered mammal. Black-footed ferrets have light yellow-buff fur and a pale underside, a white face, snout and throat, and black feet. They also have a black mask around their eyes.
Canids (Family Canidae)
Members of the Family Canidae include dogs, wolves, foxes, coyotes, jackels. The Family Canidae is referred to in general as the canids.
Members of the Family Canidae include dogs, wolves, foxes, coyotes, jackels. The Family Canidae is referred to in general as the canids.
Common Seal (Phoca vitulina)
The common seal (Phoca vitulina), also known as the harbor seal, is an agile carnivore with a streamlined body and flipper-like limbs that enable them to swim with great skill.
The common seal (Phoca vitulina), also known as the harbor seal, is an agile carnivore with a streamlined body and flipper-like limbs that enable them to swim with great skill.
Giant Panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca)
Giant pandas (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) belong to the bear family (Ursidae). They have distinct black and white coloration.
Giant pandas (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) belong to the bear family (Ursidae). They have distinct black and white coloration.
Mustelids (Family Mustelidae)
Mustelids (Family Mustelidae) is a diverse group of carnivores that includes skunks, martens, badgers, otters, and minks. Some mustelids have a slender body and a flexible backbone.
Mustelids (Family Mustelidae) is a diverse group of carnivores that includes skunks, martens, badgers, otters, and minks. Some mustelids have a slender body and a flexible backbone.
Norway Announces Plans to Cull Wolf Population
The WWF reports that the Norwegian Directorate for Nature has approved the killing of five critically endangered wolves (Canis lupus), justifying the action as a means of protecting domestic livestock such as sheep.
The WWF reports that the Norwegian Directorate for Nature has approved the killing of five critically endangered wolves (Canis lupus), justifying the action as a means of protecting domestic livestock such as sheep.
Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus)
The polar bear (Ursus maritimus) is among the largest land carnivores, comparable in size only to the brown bear. Polar bears weigh in the range of 880 to 1500 pounds and are between 7 and 11 feet in length.
The polar bear (Ursus maritimus) is among the largest land carnivores, comparable in size only to the brown bear. Polar bears weigh in the range of 880 to 1500 pounds and are between 7 and 11 feet in length.
Spectacled Bear (Tremarctos ornatus)
Spectacled bears (Tremarctos ornatus) have black fur, keen eyesight, and distinctive golden-colored rings of fur (or "spectacles") framing their eyes. Tremarctos ornatus is a small species of bear usually weighing in the range of 250-340 pounds.
Spectacled bears (Tremarctos ornatus) have black fur, keen eyesight, and distinctive golden-colored rings of fur (or "spectacles") framing their eyes. Tremarctos ornatus is a small species of bear usually weighing in the range of 250-340 pounds.
Tiger (Panthera tigris)
The tiger (Panthera tigris) is the largest of all cats. This majestic creature grows to lengths of 4 1/2 to 9 1/2 feet and weights of 220 to 660 pounds. The tiger's coat is orange with black stripes and white markings on its face, chest, and underside.
The tiger (Panthera tigris) is the largest of all cats. This majestic creature grows to lengths of 4 1/2 to 9 1/2 feet and weights of 220 to 660 pounds. The tiger's coat is orange with black stripes and white markings on its face, chest, and underside.
Wolves Alter Face of Yellowstone in a Decade
A decade ago, wolves were reintroduced back into Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. The park's population has now grown to 130 wolves that have formed 13 packs.
A decade ago, wolves were reintroduced back into Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. The park's population has now grown to 130 wolves that have formed 13 packs.