
Which species is generally considered the largest living terrestrial carnivore by maximum body mass?
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Options:
- Polar bear (Ursus maritimus)
- African lion (Panthera leo)
- Kodiak brown bear (Ursus arctos middendorffi)
- Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris tigris)
Correct answer: Polar bear (Ursus maritimus)
Explanation: Polar bears (Ursus maritimus) are typically the largest terrestrial carnivores; exceptional adult males can reach up to about 700 kg in body mass.
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