Genus
Canis (Wolves and dogs)
Canis latrans. Photo: (c) Kim Cabrera, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND)
Canis is a genus of the Caninae containing multiple extant species, such as wolves, dogs, coyotes and jackals. Species of this genus are distinguished by their moderate to large size, their massive, well-developed skulls and dentition, long legs, and comparatively short ears and tails.
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