A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
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A genus of carnivorous mammals, of the family Canidæ, includingthe dogs and wolves. Canis major Etym: [L., larger dog], aconstellation to the southeast of Orion, containing Sirius or the DogStar.-- Canis minor Etym: [L., smaller dog], a constellation to the eastof Orion, containing Procyon, a star of the first magnitude.
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