Ape-Like Carnivore (A Private Little War)

[Planet surface]
(Doctor McCoy is sampling the local vegetation when his communicator beeps.) 
MCCOY: Yes, Jim. 
KIRK [OC]: How much longer, McCoy? 
MCCOY: Oh, about another thirty minutes. I've come across some most interesting organic compounds. Hey, Starfleet was right.
[Rocky outcrop]
(Kirk is also on the planet.) 
MCCOY [OC]: These roots and soil cultures can be a medical treasure house. Any problems there? 
KIRK: No sign of the inhabitants so far. Kirk out. 
SPOCK: Large prints. The ape-like carnivore in the reports? 
KIRK: Yes, the mugato.