


What can we learn from animal skulls?
When we look at carnivores and herbivores, there are many differences between the two. When we look at their skulls, we can see these differences even more clearly and up close. Two major differences are eye placement and teeth.1 All of them have incisors, canines,...
Misunderstood Mesos: Arctic Fox (Vulpes lagopus)
Built to survive in some of the harshest conditions on Earth, Arctic foxes play an important mesocarnivore role in ecosystems of the far North. Living in lands that remain below freezing for most of the year is a huge challenge for such a small mammal, but these...
What is one of Africa’s rarest carnivores?
The Ethiopian Wolf, or Canis Simensis, is one of the rarest carnivores in Africa.1&2 They are endemic to Ethiopia and are one of the most endangered animals in the continent of Africa.3 These wolves have long legs and a slender build with reddish fur on their...