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Animals - Canines

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

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wolf
wolf
[noun]

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

Ex: Timber wolves, or gray wolves , are found in North America , Eurasia , and the Middle East .
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gray wolf
gray wolf
[noun]

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

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maned wolf

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

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Arctic wolf

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

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Ethiopian wolf

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

Ex: The conservation team works to protect the Ethiopian wolf from extinction.
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fox
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: The fox's bushy tail helps it maintain balance while running .
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red fox
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

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gray fox
gray fox
[noun]

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

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Tibetan fox

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

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crab-eating fox

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

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kit fox
kit fox
[noun]

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

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fennec fox

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

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corsac fox

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.

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Cape fox
Cape fox
[noun]

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

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silver fox

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

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hoary fox
hoary fox
[noun]

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.

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jackal
jackal
[noun]

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

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dhole
dhole
[noun]

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

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dingo
dingo
[noun]

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

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coyote
coyote
[noun]

a North American wild animal that resembles a small wolf

Ex: Despite their reputation as scavengers , coyotes play a crucial role in balancing ecosystems .
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Culpeo
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

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raccoon dog

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

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short-eared dog

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

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bush dog
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.

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hyena
hyena
[noun]

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

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brown hyena

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

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striped hyena

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

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spotted hyena

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

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African wild dog

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

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island fox

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.

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swift fox
swift fox
[noun]

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

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bat-eared fox

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

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aardwolf
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

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