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A carnivore / ˈkɑːrnɪvɔːr /, or meat-eater ( Latin, caro, genitive carnis, meaning meat or "flesh" and vorare meaning "to devour"), is an animal or plant whose food and energy requirements are met by the consumption of animal tissues (mainly muscle, fat and other soft tissues) whether through hunting or scavenging. [1] [2] Nomenclature.
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Carnivora / kɑːrˈnɪvərə / is an order of placental mammals...
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Carnivora is the fifth largest order of mammals and...
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A carnivore is an animal which eats only meat. Predators...
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Oct 19, 2023 · Learn what a carnivore is, how it hunts, and what types of carnivores exist. Find out about the largest and smallest carnivores, their diets, and their adaptations.
May 3, 2024 · Carnivore is a mammal order that includes more than 270 species of meat eaters, such as dogs, cats, bears, and hyenas. Learn about their importance, behaviour, and diseases from Britannica's experts.
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