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Nimravus

Nimravus

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An animal from long ago that eats meat and has very long front teeth
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The fossils of Nimravus reveal long canine teeth similar to those of true saber-toothed cats.

Examples

  • Scientists believe that Nimravus hunted in a manner similar to modern big cats.

  • Unlike its relatives, Nimravus had a more slender build adapted for swift pursuit.

  • The Nimravus roamed the earth millions of years ago.

  • Did you know that the Nimravus was a carnivore?

  • The fossils of Nimravus reveal long canine teeth similar to those of true saber-toothed cats.

  • Scientists believe that Nimravus hunted in a manner similar to modern big cats.

  • Unlike its relatives, Nimravus had a more slender build adapted for swift pursuit.

Surface Forms

Nimravus singular
Nimravuses plural

Etymology

The name Nimravus is a scientific name for an extinct, cat-like hunter. A helpful way to remember it is that it sounds like the Arabic word nimr meaning 'leopard', so Nimravus brings to mind a long-toothed, wild cat from the past.