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Extinct Toothy Carnivore Named After Egyptian God of the Underworld
Scientists have identified a new species of small, toothy mammal that once ruled the food chain in Africa almost 40 million years ago.
What Drove Tsavo Lions to Eat People? Century-Old Mystery Solved
Severe mouth pain likely led the Tsavo lions to kill and eat people 119 years ago in Kenya.
How Big Cats and Wild Dogs Coexist in India's Mountains
India's big cats and wilds dogs get along surprisingly well.
Livestock Make Up a Quarter of Snow Leopards' Meals
A new study could help explain why so many snow leopards get killed in retaliation for eating domestic animals.
Murderous Mickey: 'Zombie' Mice Triggered with Predatory Gene
Scientists triggered mice's kill instinct.
Smash! Super-Stabby Mantis Shrimp Shows Off in Video
The mantis shrimp, that tiny toughie of the sea, smashes and stabs in a new video showing off the special talents of this predatory crustacean.
Saber-Toothed Cat Had a Huge Skull, But a Puny Bite
The biggest saber-toothed cat skull ever found is helping scientists understand the range of killing techniques used by these extinct and fearsome predators.
Tiny 'Beardogs' Get New Place in Carnivore Family Tree
Two Chihuahua-size beardogs were among the earliest species in this strange group of carnivores.
