👉 Gryllus is a genus of large carnivorous mammals, including wolves, bears, and lynxes, found in North America and Eurasia. They are primarily terrestrial animals that have evolved into omnivores with a diet consisting mainly of meat from ungulates (bison, deer) as well as other prey like birds, rodents, and plants. The genus Gryllus is named after the ancient Greek god of hunting and was originally derived from the Latin word "gry" meaning