The skull of a female leopard shows the adaptations of the felines to be such successful predators. large canine teeth allow the carnivore to grip

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The skull of a female leopard shows the adaptations of the felines to be such successful predators. large canine teeth allow the carnivore to grip and suffocate prey

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Size: 5800px × 4025px
Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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