MAMMALS OF OHIO f i e l d g u i d e
MAMMALS OF OHIO f i e l d g u i d e
MAMMALS OF OHIO f i e l d g u i d e
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CARNIVORA<br />
ORDER<br />
Carnivora<br />
W<br />
hile the term “carnivorous”<br />
means to eat meat, not all<br />
carnivorous mammals are included<br />
in this order. Nor are all those<br />
included in Carnivora strictly<br />
carnivores. This extremely diverse<br />
group includes dogs, cats, bears,<br />
raccoons, and weasels.<br />
Most carnivores have excellent<br />
senses, relatively large brains, and<br />
are strong runners. They also have<br />
teeth and claws that are specially<br />
adapted to cutting and tearing<br />
meat. All of these characteristics are<br />
beneficial to this group of efficient<br />
hunters.
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