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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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Rhodesian Lion Dog,Canis lupus familiaris

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German Boxer

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Canis lupus familiaris

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German Wirehaired Pointer

Deutsch Drahthaar,Deutscher Drahthaariger Vorstehhund,Drahthaar

Features:It is a muscular, medium-sized dog with a distinctive appearance.

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Canis lupus familiaris

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Irish Wolfhound

Cú Faoil,Canis lupus familiaris

Features:The tallest dog in the world, the Irish national dog

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Bedlington Terriern

Canis lupus familiaris

Features:Dog in sheep's clothing

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Dalmatinac, Dalmatiner

Features:Disneyland's most popular dog

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Pharaoh Hound

Cobot Feller, Harrier, Pharaoh Hound

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Australian Silky Terrier

Silky Terrier,Sydney Silky

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Cairn Terrier,Canis lupus familiaris

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Newfoundland

Canis lupus familiaris

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Canis lupus familiaris

Features:Once a famous "English gentleman dog"

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Canis lupus familiaris

Features:Known as a "heart wrapped in fur"

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Canis lupus familiaris

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Munich Schnauzer,Munchener,Russian Bear Schnauzer

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Canis lupus familiaris

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Canis lupus familiaris

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Berner Sennenhund

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Canis lupus familiaris

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