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What are some characteristics of tertiary consumers?

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Tertiary consumers are carnivorous organisms. They feed on other carnivores or herbivores. Lions, tigers, wolves, and foxes are carnivores. They have powerful paws with sharp claws that help them catch prey. They have long, pointed teeth (canines) to grip their prey and cut up meat.

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