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carnivorous

[kahr-niv-er-uhs] / kɑrˈnɪv ər əs /
ADJECTIVE
eating animal flesh
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Prof McCracken said farmers could take some "comfort" from the success of the Scotland project but can understand their ongoing concerns because of discussions around reintroducing other carnivorous predators like lynx.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

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

“I come in peace! I seek information on the carnivorous ogres known as Humans.”

From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth




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