Canis facts for kids
Quick facts for kids CanisTemporal range: Miocene to Recent
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Canis is a genus with seven to ten living species. It incudes the domestic dog, wolves, coyotes, and jackals, and various extinct species. 'Canis' means "dog" in Latin.
Their canine teeth are adapted for killing, and their molar teeth can crunch bone. They are able to chase prey over long distances, far more so than felines.
Images for kids
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Eurasian wolf skull
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Gray wolf (Canis lupus)
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Eastern wolf (Canis lupus lycaon or Canis lycaon) (includes latrans admixture)
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Red wolf (Canis lupus rufus or Canis rufus) (includes latrans admixture)
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Coyote (Canis latrans)
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African golden wolf (Canis lupaster)
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Eurasian golden jackal (Canis aureus)
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Ethiopian wolf (Canis simensis)
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Himalayan wolf (Canis lupus chanco)
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Domestic dog (Canis familiaris)
See also
In Spanish: Canis para niños
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