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(coyotes, dogs, foxes, jackals, wolves)
(coyotes, dogs, foxes, jackals, wolves)
There are 34 species in this family, and they are found in all areas of the world, except for Antarctica. Species in this family have long, pointed snouts; long legs; and padded feet with non-retractable claws. They have five toes on their front feet and four toes on their hind feet, and they walk on their toes! Most species are omnivorous, but meat is an important part of their diet. Canidae are built for endurance, not speed. They can run after prey and keep up a steady trot over long distances.
There are 34 species in this family, and they are found in all areas of the world, except for Antarctica. Species in this family have long, pointed snouts; long legs; and padded feet with non-retractable claws. They have five toes on their front feet and four toes on their hind feet, and they walk on their toes! Most species are omnivorous, but meat is an important part of their diet. Canidae are built for endurance, not speed. They can run after prey and keep up a steady trot over long distances.
Canidae Genera
Atelocynus (short-eared dog)
Canis (dogs, jackals, and wolves)
Cerdocyon (crab-eating fox)
Chrysocyon (maned wolf)
Cuon (dhole)
Dusicyon (Falkland Island wolf)
Lycalopex (South American foxes)
Lycaon (African wild dog)
Nyctereutes (raccoon dog)
Otocyon (bat-eared fox)
Speothos (bush dog)
Urocyon (gray foxes)
Vulpes (foxes)
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