Sentences with phrase «other small carnivores»

In one study, 75 % of rural kittens died or disappeared before 6 months of age, a survival rate similar to other small carnivores (Nutter 2004).

This is similar to that of other small carnivores but higher than the 26 % mortality reported in pet kittens.

Unlike jackals and other small carnivores, social factors may help big predators keep their groups to a sustainable size.

Not exact matches

«Other cranial features — such as those related to this carnivore's diet — are proof that the Iberian lynx hunted small - sized prey such as lagomorphs and rodents which had a great presence during that time period,» the researcher states.

Other factors predispose cats to becoming ill once they have been exposed to a poisonous substance; these include their small body size, their ability to hide so that exposure is not immediately evident, and because cats, being specialist carnivores, lack certain liver enzymes, they are unable to breakdown certain chemicals.

Less is actually more here because dogs are mainly carnivores (animals who eat other animals, i.e. meat), and would only find a small amount of digested plant matter in their prey's stomach out in the wild.

Because they are carnivores, while most other small pets are omnivores or herbivores, their feces are much more offensive, and the scent glands in their skin produce strong odors.

Like other octopuses, the mimic octopus» soft body is made of nutritious muscle, without spine or armor, and not obviously poisonous, making it desirable prey for large, deep water carnivores, such as barracuda and small sharks.