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The dog is a carnivorous mammal that was domesticated by humans thousands of years ago. See more »
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Canines have pointed snouts and a use their large, conical teeth for tearing and grinding their food. See how dogs and other canines work in our collection of canine articles.
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Can you live safely among wolves?
Wolves are wild predators and could kill your beloved Fido for a tasty meal. But will these animals come after you, or do they prefer a drama-free neighborhood?
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Do wolves really howl at the moon?
What's a full moon without the howl of a wolf echoing in the background? But, are wolves really howling at the moon or just talking among themselves?
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What is a wolf pack mentality?
The leader of the pack doesn't always lead a doomed existence like in the Shangri-Las song. A wolf pack's leader and other members follow defined roles, creating a strong, devoted group.
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Why are wolves making a comeback in the United States?
Plagued by negative images and slanderous tales, wolves could use the help of a good publicist. Will positive news like wolves help strengthen the ecosystem override age-old fears and misconceptions?
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Dingo
Dingo, or Warragal, a dog of Australia. It is both wild and domesticated. It is about two feet (60 cm) high at the shoulder and is up to four feet (120 cm) long, including a one-foot (30-cm) tail.
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Dog
The dog is a carnivorous mammal that was domesticated by humans thousands of years ago.
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Fox
Fox, a small, flesh-eating animal that belongs to the dog family. The female is called a vixen; the young are cubs, kits, or pups.
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Hyena
Hyena, a large, strong, flesh-eating mammal native to the Eastern Hemisphere. The striped hyena, which grows to a length of 3 1/2 feet (1 m) and weighs up to 75 pounds (34 kg), is found in India, the Middle East, and North Africa.
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Jackal
Jackal, a carnivorous mammal related to the dog, wolf, and coyote. It is found in Africa and southeastern Asia.
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Wolf
Wolf, a doglike mammal of the Northern Hemisphere. The wolf has a broad head with a long muzzle, slanted eyes, and erect ears.
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Aardwolf, an African mammal related to the hyena. The name means “earth wolf” in Afrikaans and refers to the fact that it lives in underground burrows.
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Coyote, or, or Prairie Wolf, a doglike mammal. The coyote inhabits most areas of North America.
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Dhole, a wild dog found in wooded areas of Asia, including India, Russia, China, and Korea.
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