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Carnivore That Both Hunts And Scavenges Crossword Clue

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noun

• doglike nocturnal mammal of Africa and southern Asia that feeds chiefly on carrion

38%12 Mainly scavenges but also actively hunts
noun

• African hyena noted for its distinctive howl

37%7 Predatory carnivore that hunts in the ocean
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