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Carnivores - Order Carnivora

Carnivores (Order Carnivora) have adapted to a hunting lifestyle in a number of ways. Most members of the Order Carnivora are swift runners, the posess sharp teeth, superb eyesight, a well-developed sense of smell, sharp claws, and specialized teeth.are animals belonging to the Order Carnivora. This group of animals includes dogs and their relatives, bears, racoons, mustelids, civits, hyenas, aardwolf, and cats.
Carnivore - Definition of Carnivore
When used in a general sense, the term carnivore refers to animals that feed on the flesh of other animals. This includes a wide variety of animals such as bears, cats, wolves, jellyfish, sharks, dragonflies, mantises, snapping turtles, birds of prey (such as hawks, eagles, and owls), and many other groups.
Common Seal - Phoca vitulina
The common seal (Phoca vitulina), also known as the harbor seal, is an agile carnivore with a streamlined body and flipper-like limbs that enable them to swim with great skill.

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