carnivorous
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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
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
Scattered over the bean base, it adds weight and richness, the carnivorous note that makes this dip feel like dinner, not just an appetizer.
From Salon • Aug. 5, 2025
Tyrannosauroids are the superfamily of carnivorous dinosaurs that walked on two legs.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 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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