Order Carnivora

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carnivora

found across world

non-native to australia

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#1 synapomorphy

carnassial teeth

<p>carnassial teeth</p>
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digestive tract

simple, short

<p>simple, short</p>
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Diet

variety

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digitigrade

walk on their toes

<p>walk on their toes </p>
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Why do carnivores walk on toes?

longer, faster strides

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Baculum

penis bone

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Feliformia

cats, hyenas, etc.

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Caniformia

dogs, bears, raccoons, etc.

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Pinnipedia

seals, walruses and sea lions

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feliformia

nocturnal, solitary, predatory

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feliformia hunting

neck crunch and suffocation

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feliformia - retractable claws

keep sharp for climbing and preying

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