Caniformia
- Ailuridae
- Canidae
- Mephitidae
- Mustelidae
- Odobenidae
- Otariidae
- Phocidae
- Procyonidae
- Ursidae
- Amphicticeps
- Gray wolf Canis lupus
A pack-living canid of Eurasia and North America. It uses habitats ranging from forests and tundra to grasslands.
- Polar bear Ursus maritimus
A bear that hunts on Arctic sea ice. It feeds mainly on seals and moves between ice and land.
- Eurasian otter Lutra lutra
An otter of waterways in Eurasia and northern Africa. It catches fish and other prey in water and rests in sheltered places on land.
- Red fox Vulpes vulpes
A fox of Northern Hemisphere forests, grasslands and inhabited areas. It eats insects and fruit as well as small animals.
- Domestic dog Canis familiaris
A domestic dog bred for companionship and many kinds of work. Its appearance varies greatly among breeds.
- Least Weasel Mustela nivalis
The least weasel is a small, slender mustelid with a short tail. The Missouri account describes it as probably present in the state’s northern counties.
- Giant panda Ailuropoda melanoleuca
A bear of mountain forests in China that feeds mainly on bamboo. Its white body contrasts with black ears and eye patches.
- Arctic fox Vulpes lagopus
A fox of cold Arctic regions, protected by thick fur that also covers its feet in winter.
- Asiatic black bear Ursus thibetanus
A forest bear of Asia with a pale crescent- or V-shaped chest marking on its dark body.
- Raccoon Procyon lotor
Native to North and Central America, it has a black mask around the eyes and rings along its tail.
- Stoat Mustela erminea
A slender mustelid with a black tail tip. In summer its upperparts are brown and its underside is pale.
- Gray seal Halichoerus grypus
A seal of North Atlantic coasts, with a long, prominent nose especially noticeable in adult males.
