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Hypocarnivore

Okay kiddo, first let's talk about what a carnivore is. Do you remember learning that some animals are meat eaters? Like lions and eagles? Well, those animals are called carnivores because they eat mostly meat.

Now, a hypocarnivore is a little different. It's an animal that eats mostly meat but also eats some other things too. It's kind of like when you have a favorite food, but you also like to try other things too.

Hypocarnivores are actually a group of animals that have teeth and digestive systems that are good for eating meat, but they also eat things like fruits, vegetables, and even insects. Some examples of hypocarnivores are bears, raccoons, and some species of monkeys.

So, basically a hypocarnivore is an animal that eats mostly meat, but also has a varied diet and will eat other things as well.
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