Strong Jaws And Big Teeth P1

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Strong jaws and big teeth- to be able to eat the large dead carcasses that they eat. Their sense of smell is very strong- this enables them to be able to smell out their prey and catch them.
Dark fur- this works as camouflage that helps them blend in with their surroundings during night, because they are nocturnal this is when they hunt for food. When they are feeling like they are threatened they will release a pungent smell to get rid of predators.

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