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Animalia of Sri Lanka (Carnivora) - sorted by common name, in ascending order (small thumbnails).

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 Common Name  Binomial Name Cla / Ord / Fam Info
Golden JackalCanis aureusMammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Indian Grey MongooseHerpestes edwardsiiMammalia
Carnivora
Herpestidae
Ruddy MongooseHerpestes smithiiMammalia
Carnivora
Herpestidae
Sri Lankan LeopardPanthera pardusMammalia
Carnivora
Felidae
Sri Lankan Sloth BearMelursus ursinusMammalia
Carnivora
Ursidae