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Palacios, R.
Manual to identify Andean carnivores (Manual para identificaci¢n de carn¡voros andinos)
2007  Full Book

The members of the carnivores order solo make up 10% of all the genus of mammals and only 2% of their total biomass. Carnivores literarily signifies "meat eaters". Actually the carnivores constitute of a species range of distinctive sizes and forms. Some adapted to take prey of the size of insects and others able to kill buffalos. The carnivores are animals which are fascinated by persons and are often seen as models for strengths and beauty. Historically they were part of the human culture and mythology for millions of years.

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