examples of carnivorous mammals [2]![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Carnivorous mammals (about 270 species) that have strong canines (fangs) and sharp molars (carnassials) adapted for eating flesh.
lion ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Large carnivorous mammal common mainly in Africa that lives in groups called prides; only the male has a mane.
cheetah ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Carnivorous mammal of Africa and the Middle East with nonretractable claws; it is the fastest of the land mammals, reaching speeds of 62 mph.
leopard ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Carnivorous mammal of Africa and Asia with yellow fur and black spots; it mostly lives in trees and usually hunts at night.
jaguar ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Carnivorous mammal of Central and South America with spotted fur; it is an excellent swimmer and hunts at night.