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The dog is a carnivorous mammal that was domesticated by humans thousands of years ago. See more »
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.
The dog is a carnivorous mammal that was domesticated by humans thousands of years ago. See more »
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?
See more »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?
See more »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.
See more »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?
See more »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.
See more »The dog is a carnivorous mammal that was domesticated by humans thousands of years ago.
See more »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.
See more »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.
See more »Jackal, a carnivorous mammal related to the dog, wolf, and coyote. It is found in Africa and southeastern Asia.
See more »Wolf, a doglike mammal of the Northern Hemisphere. The wolf has a broad head with a long muzzle, slanted eyes, and erect ears.
See more »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.
See more »Coyote, or, or Prairie Wolf, a doglike mammal. The coyote inhabits most areas of North America.
See more »Dhole, a wild dog found in wooded areas of Asia, including India, Russia, China, and Korea.
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