suborder of mammals From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
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