Carnivores, WHY-ZOR
Carnivore, any member of the mammalian order Carnivora (literally, “flesh devourers” in Latin), comprising more than 270 species. In a more general sense, a carnivore is any animal (or plant; see carnivorous plant) that eats other animals, as opposed to a herbivore, which eats plants. Although the species classified in this order are basically meat eaters, a substantial number of them, especially among bears and members of the raccoon family, also feed extensively on vegetation and are thus actually omnivorous.
Carnivores Encyclopedia Articles By Title
Cats are drawn to boxes primarily because these enclosed spaces offer a sense of safety and comfort. By nature......
The aromatic leaves of the catnip (Nepeta cataria), a herb of the mint family, are known to be particularly exciting......
Cats are naturally inclined to use scratching posts because it fulfills several instinctual needs and behaviors.......
While purring is often associated with a cat’s contentment, such as when they are being petted or snuggled up in......
Dogs eat grass for several reasons, and while the exact motivations can vary, there are a few common theories that......
Dogs wag their tails primarily as a form of communication, allowing them to express a range of emotions. Tail wagging......
wildcat, (species Felis silvestris), a small wild member of the cat family (Felidae) native to Eurasia and Africa.......
wolf, any of two species of wild doglike carnivores. The gray, or timber, wolf (Canis lupus) is the better known.......
wolverine, (Gulo gulo), member of the weasel family (Mustelidae) that lives in cold northern latitudes of North......
working dog, any of various breeds of dog bred as guard, herding, draft, or rescue animals. Breeds range from medium......
Yorkshire Terrier dog, breed of toy dog developed about the mid-1800s in the English counties of Yorkshire and......
zorille, (Ictonyx [sometimes Zorilla] striatus), African carnivore of the weasel family (Mustelidae), frequenting......