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Cats are naturally carnivorous; they need long canines to hold prey and rip it apart .
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What are Canine's for?
canines are used for grasping and tearing of food (well developed in other carnivores for tearing flesh)
If dogs are canines and cats are felines what are horses?
Snakes are reptiles , some are amphibious, and swim quite well.
What are cat fangs called?
Cats have a kind of teeth called Canines. Humans have them too!
What are the names of large side teeth of cats?
canines
What do cats have on there tongues?
Cats have well developed papillae; this is why their tongues feel like sandpaper when they try to groom you.
If dogs are canines and cats are felines what are birds?
Birds are known as aves.
Are Arctic foxes dogs or cats?
Arctic foxes are canines - dogs.
What kinds of organisms eat rats?
Snakes, birds, cats, canines.
Why do carnivorous animals have well developed canine teeth?
Carnivorous animals have canines so they can eat meat that needs to be ripped up before eating.
What category do bears dogs and cats belong in?
They are all mammalsBears and dogs are omnivores whilst cats are carnivoresDogs are canines, cats are felines and bears are ursine.
How do you scientist know that saber cats ate meat?
because of their teeth (they have canines) and there stomach
Why does your dog become enraged when she sees a cat?
By nature, cats and canines are natural enemies. Big cats often kill canines, and the leopard especially loves to see them as food. The real conflict is over competition for food. Both groups are predators, and eliminating the competition is nature's way to ensure survival. So, your dog is reacting to an age old instinct, that's all. Usually, dogs and cats can get along well if raised together.
