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examples of carnivorous mammals
Carnivorous mammals (about 270 species) that have strong canines (fangs) and sharp molars (carnassials) adapted for eating flesh.
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black bear
Mostly nocturnal carnivorous mammal of North America; it is a good swimmer, is an excellent climber and feeds mainly on fruit and nuts.
tiger
Large and very powerful carnivorous mammal of Asia; it hunts at night.
polar bear
Carnivorous mammal of arctic regions; a good swimmer, it feeds mainly on seals and fish, and is the largest carnivorous land mammal.