Animals that primarily eat meat are referred to as carnivores. This dietary classification includes various species, such as lions, wolves, and eagles. Carnivores have evolved physical adaptations that enhance their hunting and feeding capabilities, such as sharp teeth for tearing flesh and keen senses for detecting prey. There are different types of carnivores: obligate carnivores, which require a diet of primarily meat (like cats), and facultative carnivores, which can also consume non-animal food sources (like dogs). Carnivores play a crucial role in ecosystems by helping to control populations of herbivores and maintain balance in food webs.