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carnivorous

[kahr-niv-er-uhs] / kɑrˈnɪv ər əs /
ADJECTIVE
eating animal flesh
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Red foxes are one of the most prevalent carnivorous mammals globally and are found in Europe, Asia and North America as well as in parts of Africa.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

According to the Bronx Zoo, red foxes are among the most widespread carnivorous mammals in the world.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

We were determined to make it to Raccoon Island, and along the way spotted dolphins, iguanas, carnivorous birds and more, both coming and going.

From Salon • Feb. 2, 2026

A major highlight of the project is the detailed anatomical study of Myonera aleutiana, a carnivorous bivalve.

From Science Daily • Nov. 2, 2025

Haymitch has his own troubles over in the woods, where the fluffy golden squirrels turn out to be carnivorous and attack in packs, and the butterfly stings bring agony if not death.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins




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