Apex Predators

Golden eagles are among the largest and fastest birds of prey on Earth. A fully-grown golden eagle can have a wingspan of more than 7 feet (2.1 meters). Find out more about this top predator in Golden Eagle, one of the titles in Apex Predators.

Snow leopards have coats that change with the seasons. This helps these cats hide in the snow during winter and among rocks in summer. Find out more about this top predator in Snow Leopard, one of the titles in Apex Predators.

Great white sharks are some of the largest sharks living today. They can weigh more than 1,500 pounds (680 kilograms). Find out more about this top predator in Great White Shark, one of the titles in Apex Predators.

Although they are often called killer whales, orcas are actually members of the dolphin family. They are the largest members of this group. Find out more about this top predator in Orca, one of the titles in Apex Predators.

Saltwater crocodiles are larger than any other living reptile. They are named this because, unlike many of their close relatives, they can spend much of their time in salt water. Find out more about this top predator in Saltwater Crocodile, one of the titles in Apex Predators.

The tiger is the world's largest species of cat. The biggest tigers, found in eastern Russia and northeastern China, are known as Amur, or Siberian, tigers. Find out more about this top predator in Tiger, one of the titles in Apex Predators.

Polar bears are the only bears considered to be marine mammals. They spend most of their lives in the water or on floating sea ice. Find out more about this top predator in Polar Bear, one of the titles in Apex Predators.

Komodo dragons are the largest, heaviest lizards in the world. They are only found on Indonesia's Komodo Island and several other small, neighboring islands. Find out more about this top predator in Komodo Dragon, one of the titles in Apex Predators.