Carnivora

This is an order of animals in taxonomy. The animals within are mostly carnivorous, hence the name. They are occasionally noted for having fangs and carnassials. The first carnivores evolved in the Paleocene, around 55 million years ago. All modern Carnivora are from one of two branches: Feliformia and Caniformia. Here is a list of the families in Carnivora, by their group:

Caniformia


 * Ailuridae
 * Canidae
 * Ursidae
 * Mustelidae
 * Mephitidae
 * Procyonidae
 * Pinnipedia

Feliformia


 * Felidae
 * Hyaenidae
 * Herpestidae
 * Ververridae
 * Prionodontidae
 * Eupleridae