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What is a Carnivore?

We all have probably heard the term “carnivore” before, especially when learning about some of the favorite dinosaurs like Tyrannosaurus rex…but what exactly is a carnivore?   Well the word carnivore literally means “meat eater”, and it’s almost as simple as that! There are two main types of carnivores – those that depend on a…

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Apex Predators

We’ve all heard of a predator before…these animals, usually carnivorous, attack and eat their prey to feed and gain energy. Predators are usually strong animals towards the top of the food chain, and often eat herbivores or smaller predators. But what about the predator at the very tippy top of their food chain? Well guess…

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What is a Mammal?

Mammals are a group of animals with many traits that make them different from other animals. We have laid out the main characteristics of being mammal.  Endothermic (or “warm blooded”) which means they have a set body temperature. Have fur or hair Give birth to their babies alive, as opposed to laying eggs like fish…

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