Animals - Canines

Here you will learn the names of canines in English such as "jackal", "fox", and "grey wolf".

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Animals
wolf [noun]

a big and wild animal from the same family as dogs that hunts for food in groups

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a highly social and adaptable carnivorous mammal, known for its sleek appearance, cooperative hunting behavior, and cultural significance

a unique and elusive large canid species native to South America, known for its distinctive appearance

a subspecies of the gray wolf adapted to survive in the harsh Arctic regions of North America

a rare wild canine found in Ethiopia's highlands, known for its reddish coat, long legs, and slender build

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fox [noun]

a small to medium-sized carnivorous mammal with a pointed muzzle and bushy tail, often have reddish-brown fur and are known for being clever and adaptable

Ex: Sarah learned that foxes are clever and resourceful animals .
red fox [noun]

a medium-sized mammal of the Canidae family, known for its distinctive red fur, bushy tail, and adaptability to a wide range of habitats

gray fox [noun]

a medium-sized mammal of the Canidae family, known for its unique appearance

a small, wild canid found in the high Tibetan Plateau, with a coat that ranges from reddish-brown to grey and white.

a medium-sized canid found in Central and South America, known for its omnivorous diet that includes crabs

kit fox [noun]

a small fox species found in North America, known for its small size, large ears, and distinctive appearance

a small nocturnal fox found in the Sahara Desert of North Africa. It has distinctive large ears, which serve to dissipate heat and aid in hunting prey in the dark

a small, wild canid found in the steppes and deserts of central Asia and parts of Eastern Europe. It has a yellowish-grey coat and a bushy tail with a black tip.

Cape fox [noun]

a small, wild canid found in southern Africa, with a reddish-brown coat and black-tipped ears

a melanistic color morph of the red fox, characterized by its dark charcoal or black coat color

a small, wild canid found in parts of South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. It has a distinctive grayish-white coat and black-tipped tail.

jackal [noun]

a mid-sized canine that hunts in packs, usually found in Africa and Southern Asia

dhole [noun]

a highly social and endangered species of wild canid known for its distinctive reddish coat, native to parts of Asia

dingo [noun]

a wild dog with a tan or reddish coat that is found in Australia

coyote [noun]

a North American wild animal that resembles a small wolf

Ex: The coyote 's keen senses allowed it to detect the faintest rustle of movement .
Culpeo [noun]

a medium-sized wild canid found in South America, ranging from the Andes Mountains down to the southern tip of the continent. It has a reddish-brown coat and a distinctive black-tipped tail

a small, wild canine species native to East Asia, known for its distinctive appearance resembling a raccoon, with a stocky body, bushy tail, and masked facial markings

a wild canid found in South America. It is known for its distinctive physical features, including its short, round ears and dark brown fur.

bush dog [noun]

a small, wild canid found in Central and South America. It is known for its distinctive bushy tail and reddish-brown fur.

hyena [noun]

a nocturnal wild mammal that eats the remains of the flesh of other animals and makes a sound like laughter

a carnivorous mammal native to Africa, known for its distinct appearance and scavenging behaviors

a carnivorous mammal found in parts of Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia, characterized by its distinctive striped coat, powerful build, and scavenging behaviors

a large, carnivorous mammal known for its distinctive spotted coat, powerful build, and complex social structure

a canid found in sub-Saharan Africa. It is characterized by its unique coat pattern, which consists of patches of black, white, and brown.

a small fox endemic to six of the eight Channel Islands of California. It is a subspecies of the gray fox, and is notable for its diminutive size.

a small North American fox, Vulpes velox, with greyish-brown fur and a black-tipped tail

a small mammal species known for its distinctively large ears and insectivorous diet, found in various habitats in Africa

aardwolf [noun]

a small, insectivorous mammal native to Africa, known for its distinctive appearance, which resembles a small striped hyena, and its diet consisting mainly of termites