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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

Among my food-minded friends, I’ve witnessed exchanges that feel almost intimate in their care: Mason jars of peppery bone broth made for a new mother, cold at the edges and vaguely carnivorous during late-night feedings.

From Salon • Dec. 23, 2025

A newly identified carnivorous reptile may look like a dinosaur at first glance, but researchers have confirmed that it was actually an early relative of modern crocodiles.

From Science Daily • Nov. 12, 2025

Some carnivorous pitcher plants reflect UV light as part of their display, using colour, scent and nectar to lure prey.

From BBC • Oct. 14, 2025

Only seventy million years ago their ancestors were carnivorous mammals who migrated in slow steps from the land into the ocean.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan




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