Category: Carnivora (Meat Eating Mammals)

  • Snow Leopards in Ladakh: Guardians of the High Himalayas

    , ,

    The snow leopard (Panthera uncia) is one of the most elusive and majestic big cats in the world, inhabiting the rugged, high-altitude landscapes of Central and South Asia. In India, Ladakh serves as a crucial habitat for these magnificent creatures, making it one of the last strongholds for snow leopard conservation. These solitary, agile predators…

  • dog nose

    Dogs see the world with their noses

    , ,

    Did you know that a dog’s eyesight is pretty limited? Yes, humans have much better eyesight than dogs, because we can spot a higher number of colors, can make a difference between different brightness levels, and enjoy a better image clarity. But, dogs have an incredible nose that compensates for the bad eyesight. The nose…

  • eurasian wolf facts

    Eurasian Wolf Facts | Most Powerful Wolf Species

    ,

    The Eurasian wolf (Canis lupus lupus) is the powerful, most fiercesome wolf species ever walked on land. It is also called Kazakh wolf because its primary habitat occurs on the Steppes of Kazakhstan. The Kazakh wolf possesses remarkable strength for it can bring down prey nearly the size of its own. Wolves prey on grass-eating…

  • Tiger importance for humans

    How a Tiger in the Jungle Can Influence Humans Living in Cities?

    , , ,

    India is a beautiful home to diverse wildlife. Its rich heritage of forests, grasslands, ecosystems thrive together in harmony. If any of these systems are compromised, there will a conflict that will cause discord. One such species is our very Tiger from the cat family. According to a recent study, the number of tigers in…

  • Siberian Tiger Habitat | A Tiger in its Natural Habitat

    ,

    The Siberian tiger (Panthera tigris altaica) is the largest of all cats. It lives in the Russian Far East. Unlike Bengal tigers, the Siberian tiger is adapted to living in extreme cold climates of Siberia. The historical range of a tiger was extended to Lake Baikal, Mongolia, north eastern China, and Korean Peninsula. However with…

  • Amur leopard in snow

    Amur Leopard Habitat – Where do Amur Leopards Live

    , , ,

    Among the big cats, Leopards are the only ones that are found in a wide variety of habitat that ranges from snow capped mountains to the hot deserts. And among the Leopards, the Amur Leopard is found in a cool climate and has naturally adapted to survive in the extreme winter. As its name suggest,…

  • javan tiger

    Javan Tiger Facts | Extinct Tiger Species

    , , ,

    The Javan tiger (Panthera tigris sondaica) is an extinct tiger subspecies. The tiger died out in 1970s. Like Bali and Sumatran tiger, Javan tigers also lived on the islands of Indonesia. The last of the wild Javan tigers was seen in 1976 in the Meru Betiri National Park. In the National Museum of Natural History,…

  • south china tiger facts

    South China Tiger Facts | Smallest Tiger of Asia

    , , ,

    The South China tiger (Panthera tigris amoyensis) is the Asia’s smallest tiger. It is also one of the rarest tigers in the wild. The International Union for the Conservation of Nature has listed it as critically endangered species. The tiger was thought to be extinct in the wild before 1996. Scientists believe that there might…

  • leopard facts for kids

    Leopard Facts for Kids – Classification, Appearance, Behavior, Habitat, Diet

    , , ,

    Leopard is a medium sized cat with different colors ranging from pale yellow to creamy and chestnut. Leopard is among those members of the Cat Family(Felidae) that are capable to climb trees easily. Being carnivorous (meat-eating) land mammals, leopards are naturally built to hunt other animals and they have the habit of dragging their hunt up…

  • where do bengal tigers live

    Where Do Tigers Live | Tigers Habitat and Range

    , , ,

    Gone are the days when tigers ruled the forests of Asia during the late Holocene and Pleistocene epoch. They had lived in large numbers on the Indonesian islands of Sumatra Bali and Java. However in the 20th century big cats disappeared from all the major habitats in western Asia. Prominent among the causes were human…

  • striped hyena facts

    Striped Hyena Facts | Anatomy, Diet, Habitat, Behavior

    , ,

    The striped hyena (Hyaena hyaena) is an African native mammal that occurs in the North and East Africa. The global population of striped hyena is about 10,000 individuals. The striped hyena is the smallest of the true hyena species. It is monogamous species as the breeding animals pair for life. It is one of the…

  • long tailed weasel facts

    Long Tailed Weasel Facts | Anatomy, Diet, Habitat, Behavior

    , ,

    The long-tailed weasel (Mustela frenata) typically inhabits throughout the United States, southern Canada, and Mexico. It has evolved some 5 – 7 million years ago. The long-tailed weasel is one of the largest weasels that belongs the genus Mustela. Long Tailed Weasel Facts Anatomy Adult weasels grow about 300–350 mm (12–14 in) in the overall…

  • american mink facts

    American Mink Facts | Anatomy, Diet, Habitat, Behavior

    , ,

    The American mink (Neovison vison) is a North American mustelid that occurs in different parts of South America and Europe. Humans have long hunted minks precisely due to its attractive fur. The American mink mainly eats crustaceans, rodents, fish, birds, and frogs in the wild. It is likely to be distinguished from weasels and stoats…

  • African leopard facts

    African Leopard Facts | Anatomy, Diet, Habitat, Behavior

    , ,

    The African leopard (Panthera pardus pardus) is the largest spotted cat in Africa. It typically lives in the rainforests of sub-Saharan Africa. Depending on location and habitat, African leopards have varied coloration of coat. The leopards living in the Cape provinces are likely to be physical different from the northern population. African Leopard Facts Anatomy…

  • spotted hyena facts

    Spotted Hyena Facts | Anatomy, Diet, Habitat, Behavior

    , ,

    The spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta) is thought to have originated somewhere in Asia and Europe a million years ago. It is the largest of the hyena species and the animal is mainly recognized by its large bear-like build. The spotted hyena is not only most social but is also the most vocal of the Carnivora.…