Wild creatures

The caracal is a medium-sized wild cats native to Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia. It has a distinctive look and can reach up to 50 mph speeds.

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The alligator gar is one monster of a freshwater fish. It looks similar to the fierce reptile it's named for, and even has a tough armor that's hard to penetrate. This creature floats along, seemingly harmless as a log, until a potential victim swims near. These huge, strong fish even overpower young alligators in their native southern swamps.Super Snout: The alligator gar's long jaws each have two rows of needle-sharp teeth. These weapons can slice into thick hide and rip another creature…

A specialized weapon sometimes is all that's needed to survive in the wild, and thylacosmilus was armed to the teeth. Two long canines with sharpened edges and lethal points grew from the creature's upper jaw. About the size of a modern leopard, thylacosmilus tackled prey much larger than itself and killed with a single bite to the neck.Stay Sharp: Sheath-like extensions of this beast's lower jaw protected the long canine teeth, and prevented-thylacosmilus from accidentally stabbing itself…

The genet might look like a house cat, but don't expect it to roll over and purr. It silently stalks prey on forest floors in the wilds of Africa and elsewhere, making its kills with a quick pounce. Wide eyes give the genet great night-vision, so it can see every move its prey makes before closing in. Bigger predators might try to stalk the genet, but this creature stays camouflaged in dark forests, and can slip through thick bushes if it needs to make a getaway. Oddly, this creature is not…

When the giant beaver roamed over North America, other animals steered clear. As big as a bear, this plant eater had buck teeth like its modern cousins, though they were long and curved, and they made nasty weapons. The giant beaver didn't build dams and underwater dens with secret entrances because it didn't need to hide from predators. Few could tackle its bulky body or avoid the beaver's bite.One Big Beaver: The giant beaver looked similar to beavers that live on Earth today, but were…