hypercarnivore
Mostly flesh diet
A hypercarnivore is an animal whose diet consists almost entirely of meat—typically 70 percent or more.
Cats, both domestic and wild, are classic hypercarnivores, as are most sharks and crocodilians.
The term distinguishes these obligate meat-eaters from omnivores and from carnivores that supplement their diet with significant plant matter.
Wolves are hypercarnivores that occasionally eat berries when prey is scarce.
Maned African feline
- tigerLarge striped Asian feline
- wolfWild pack canine
- leopardSpotted African wild cat
- cheetahFastest land animal
shark · orca · crocodile · eagle · owl · falcon · hawk · python
Flesh-shearing premolar or molar
- proteaseProtein-cleaving enzyme
- pepsinGastric protein-cleaving enzyme
- acidicBelow neutral pH
- gutDigestive tract, or instinct
stomach · enzymes · metabolism · bile · hydrochloric · lipase · absorption · breakdown
Extremely eager to consume
- savageFierce and untamed
- ferociousExtremely violent or aggressive
- relentlessContinuing without pause
- bloodthirstyEager to kill
ruthless · predatory · aggressive · vicious · merciless · primal · animalistic · ravenous
Stealthy, persistent pursuit
- ambushSurprise strike from concealment
- pursuitAct of chasing something
- trackingMonitoring location over time
- stealthSecret, undetected movement
pounce · chase · kill · prey · quarry · camouflage · takedown · strike
One who consumes flesh
- scavengerSeeker of refuse
- opportunisticExploiting circumstances for gain
- specialistExpert in one field
- generalistOne with broad expertise
Eating only meat
- obligateCommit by necessity
- paleoAncestral-foods diet
- ketogenicInducing fat-derived energy
- high-proteinContaining much amino-acid source
low-carb · steak · beef · pork · chicken · fish · venison · lamb
Bipedal carnivorous dinosaur group
- tyrannosauridLarge predatory dinosaur family
- paleobiologyStudy of ancient organisms
- zoologyStudy of fauna
- placentalsMammals with internal nourishment
lion
Maned African feline
cheetah · shark · orca · crocodile · eagle · owl · falcon · hawk · python · panther
carnassial
Flesh-shearing premolar or molar
gut · stomach · enzymes · metabolism · bile · hydrochloric · lipase · absorption · breakdown · intestinal
voracious
Extremely eager to consume
- savageFierce and untamed
- ferociousExtremely violent or aggressive
- relentlessContinuing without pause
bloodthirsty · ruthless · predatory · aggressive · vicious · merciless · primal · animalistic · ravenous · insatiable
stalking
Stealthy, persistent pursuit
- ambushSurprise strike from concealment
- pursuitAct of chasing something
- trackingMonitoring location over time
stealth · pounce · chase · kill · prey · quarry · camouflage · takedown · strike
meat-eater
One who consumes flesh
- scavengerSeeker of refuse
- opportunisticExploiting circumstances for gain
- specialistExpert in one field
carnivory
Eating only meat
high-protein · low-carb · steak · beef · pork · chicken · fish · venison · lamb · mutton
theropod
Bipedal carnivorous dinosaur group
- tyrannosauridLarge predatory dinosaur family
- paleobiologyStudy of ancient organisms
- zoologyStudy of fauna
- carnivoresmeat-eating, apex predator, wolf, tiger, lion
- meat eatingmeat, beef, pork, poultry, bacon
hypercarnivoreherbivore
Plant-only consumer
frugivore · plant-eater · nectarivore · omnivore · vegetarian
hypercarnivoreherbivore
Plant-only consumer
autotroph · producer · detritivore · grazer · decomposer
carnivore, herbivore, carnivorous, carnal, carnation, carnivores, reincarnation, omnivore, insectivore