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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

During the Early Cretaceous period, when it lived, small carnivorous dinosaurs hunted in the same ecosystems.

From Science Daily • Feb. 18, 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

I hoped that Polyphemus did not also keep carnivorous mountain goats.

From "The Sea of Monsters" by Rick Riordan




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