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Carnivora
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Definition
: An order of MAMMALS, usually flesh eaters with appropriate dentition. Suborders include the terrestrial carnivores Fissipedia, and the aquatic carnivores PINNIPEDIA.
GEN or unspecified; prefer specifics
Examples
Ailuridae
;
Canidae
;
Eupleridae
;
Felidae
;
Herpestidae
;
Hyaenidae
;
Mephitidae
;
Mustelidae
;
Nandiniidae
;
Pinnipedia
;
Procyonidae
;
Ursidae
;
Viverridae