Caniformia
Caniformia is a suborder of the order Carnivora. It contains all the dog-like mammals: Unlike the cat-like Feliformia, these animals have claws that are unable to contract. This group contains bears, seals, and true dogs, and more.
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| Suborder: | Caniformia Kretzoi, 1943 |
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The other suborder of Carnivora is the cat-like Feliformia.
Classification
- Suborder Caniformia ("dog-like")
- Family Canidae: Foxes, Wolves, and Dogs
- Family Ursidae: Bears
- Family Ailuridae: Red Panda
- Family Mephitidae: Skunks
- Family Mustelidae: Weasels, Otters, and Badgers
- Family Procyonidae: Raccoons
- Superfamily Pinnipedia
- Family Odobenidae: Walruses
- Family Otariidae: Eared seals
- Family Phocidae: Earless seals
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