Meaning of the word "crab-eating fox" in English

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crab-eating fox

US /kræb-iːtɪŋ fɑːks/
UK /kræb-iːtɪŋ fɑːks/
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Noun

1.

a species of fox native to the central part of South America, known for its diet which includes crabs and other crustaceans

Example:
The crab-eating fox is a nocturnal animal.
Its scientific name is Cerdocyon thous, commonly known as the crab-eating fox.
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