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Which is the smallest living member of 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 smallest living member of the order Carnivora is the least weasel (Mustela nivalis). This small mammal weighs only about 25 grams (0.9 ounce).12