Carnivoran

The carnivorans are mammals in the order, Carnivora. They are specialized primarily eating flesh, hence their name, though some are omnivorous, such as bears and raccoons. It is the fifth largest order of mammals, behind Primates, Eulipotyphla, Chiroptera, and Rodentia, with at least 279 species. Carnivorans can be found in every major landmass and in a variety of habitats. They come in different body plans in contrasting shapes and sizes, the largest being the southern elephant seal, while the smallest being the least weasel. They are arguably the group of mammals that most interest humans. The dog is not only the first carnivoran to be domesticated, but also the first species in any taxon. Many numerous other well-known species of mammal is part of this order, such as the domestic cat, gray wolf, "big cats" (lion, tiger, leopard, jaguar, snow leopard), and brown bear.