examples of carnivorous mammals [4]![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Carnivorous mammals (about 270 species) that have strong canines (fangs) and sharp molars (carnassials) adapted for eating flesh.
skunk ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Carnivorous mammal of the Americas, whose fur is prized; when threatened, it releases a nauseous and irritating secretion from its anal glands.
fox ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Very common carnivorous mammal living in a den and hunting at night (mostly rodents); its fur is highly prized.
raccoon ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Mostly nocturnal carnivorous mammal of the Americas.
fennec ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Nocturnal carnivorous mammal found in the deserts of Arabia and North Africa; it is easily tamed and capable of going without water for long periods.
river otter ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Widespread carnivorous amphibious and usually nocturnal mammal with webbed feet feeding mainly on fish and prized for its fur.