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Carnivora

Carnivora is a large order in the class Mammalia that includes animal species that are either meat-eating or omnivorous. Although some carnivores have become omnivorous or even herbivorous during evolution, their common characteristics include sharp canine teeth, carnassial teeth for biting prey, and well-developed olfactory and visual systems. Carnivores are widely distributed in terrestrial, marine and freshwater environments around the world.

  • Scientific name: Carnivora

  • Characteristics:

    • Most have carnassial teeth for cutting meat.

    • Usually have strong limbs and agile movement.

    • Have highly developed sensory systems (especially smell and vision).

    • Includes predatory, omnivorous and herbivorous animals.

  • Main habitats: forests, grasslands, deserts, oceans, polar regions and other diverse ecological environments.

  • Representative animals: lions, tigers, wolves, bears, seals, etc.


Classification table of Carnivora

Carnivora is divided into two suborders:

  1. Caniformia: includes Canidae, Ursidae, Sealidae, etc.

  2. Feliformia: includes Felidae, Hyaenidae, Civetidae, etc.

The following is a detailed classification list of Carnivora, including all families and some typical genera and representative animals:

SuborderFamilyTypical genusRepresentative animals (Examples)
Canine suborderCanidaeCaniswolf, dog, jackal


Vulpesred fox, sand fox


Lycalopexsouth american gray fox

UrsidaeUrsusPolar bear, brown bear, black bear


Ailurusred panda

PhocidaePhocaRinged seal, gray seal


HydrurgaLeopard seal

MustelidaeMustelaYellow weasel, snow ferret


LutraEurasian otter, giant otter


Wolverine (Gulo)wolverine

ProcyonidaeProcyonraccoon


Bassaricyonhoney bear

Sea Otter (Enhydra)Enhydrasea otter
Feline suborderFelidaePantheraLion, tiger, leopard


FelisDomestic cat, desert cat


Neofelisclouded leopard

Hyena (Hyaenidae)Hyena (Hyaena)Striped hyena


CrocutaSpotted hyena

ViverridaeViverraLarge civet, small civet


ParadoxurusAsian Palm Civet

HerpestidaeHerpestesHerpestes

NandiniidaeNandiniaAfrican raccoon cat


Carnivora is one of the most diverse and adaptable groups of mammals, ranging from terrestrial From the polar regions to the tropics, carnivores have demonstrated amazing ecological adaptability. By understanding the classification and characteristics of carnivores, we can not only better understand their importance in nature, but also provide information for protecting these precious creatures. Scientific basis.

Carnivora Primates Rodents Chiroptera Eulipotyphla Ungulata Cetacea Lagoiformes Pangolins Proboscidea Monotremata
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Afghan Hound

Kabul Hound

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Great Dane

Great Dane

Deutsche Dogge

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Bulldog

Bulldog

Tiger dog, English bulldog

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Chow Chow

Bear Chow, Woof Dog

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Borzoi

Borzoi

борзая,Russian wolfhound, Russian greyhound, Soviet wolfhound

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Pekingese

Pekingese

Chinese lion dog, palace lion dog, Fu dog, etc.

Features:Favorite of ancient Chinese royal family

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Beagle

Beagle

Tricolor Beagle,English Beagle

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Bullmastiff

Bullmastiff

Canis lupus familiaris

Features:Dogs bred to protect against poachers

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Chihuahua

Chihuahua

Mini dog, teacup dog,Chihuahueño

Features:The world's smallest dog breed, named after the Mexican state of Chihuahua.

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Scottish Terrier

Scottish Terrier

Aberdeen Terrier

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Great Pyrenees

Great Pyrenees

Chien de montagne des Pyrénées,Great white bear

Features:The oldest working dog breed in human history

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Old English Sheepdog

Old English Sheepdog

Bobtail Dog

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Tibetan Terrier

Tibetan Terrier

Tsang Apso,Dokhi Apso

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Chinese Crested Dog

Chinese Crested Dog

Chinese Crested

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Greyhound

Greyhound

greyhound,Italian Greyhound

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French Bulldog

French Bulldog

bouledogue français,bouledogue

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Pug

Pug

Dutch dog, Axe dog,Tibet pug, Dutch bulldog, Dutch mastiff, Mini mastiff

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Sealyham Terrier

Welsh Border Terrier, Cowley Terrier

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Skye Terrier

Welsh Terrier

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Japanese Akita

Japanese Akita

あきたいぬ/アキタイヌ,Akita dog

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Irish Terrier

Irish Terrier

An Madra Gearr,Irish Red Terrier

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