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Which is the largest aquatic carnivore in the order Carnivora?
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Adult snow leopards (Panthera uncia or Uncia uncia) can grow to a length of about 2.1 meters (7 feet) from head to tail and weigh 23–41 kg (50–90 pounds).
The largest aquatic carnivore in the order Carnivora is the elephant seal (genus Mirounga).123
These animals are members of the family Phocidae and are classified as pinnipeds, a group of aquatic mammals within the order Carnivora that also includes sea lions, fur seals, and the walrus. Male elephant seals are significantly larger than females, reaching lengths of approximately 6.5 metres (21 feet) and weights of up to 3,700 kg (8,150 pounds).231