Are hyenas dogs?

No, though they looked quite similar. Hyenas hunt in packs like dogs, but they have four toes per foot, whereas dogs have five on their front paws. Hyenas are not cats either, but are closely related.



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What is a Tasmanian devil?

The Tasmanian devil lives in Tasmania, an island south of mainland Australia, and belongs to the same mammal family as kangaroos, carrying its babies in a pouch on its tummy. It's small, ferocious, and can defend itself well against other predators.



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Cats, dogs and bears are the only carnivores in the world?

Is it true?

No. Many other mammals, such as hyenas, weasels, raccoons and humans eat meat. So do other animals - birds of prey, some reptiles and sharks in the sea.



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What do cats, dogs and bears have in common?

They are all mammals. This means that they are covered with cosy fir and feed their young with mother's milk. Cats, dogs and bears are also all carnivorous, which means they eat meat. To do this, they have special sharp, pointy teeth, called canines.





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