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Há 4 dias · Canidae (/ ˈ k æ n ɪ d iː /; from Latin, canis, "dog") is a biological family of dog-like carnivorans, colloquially referred to as dogs, and constitutes a clade. A member of this family is also called a canid (/ ˈ k eɪ n ɪ d /). The family includes three subfamilies: the Caninae, the extinct Borophaginae and Hesperocyoninae.
- Canidae, Fischer de Waldheim, 1817
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Há 1 dia · The wolf is the largest extant member of the family Canidae, and is further distinguished from coyotes and jackals by a broader snout, shorter ears, a shorter torso and a longer tail. It is slender and powerfully built, with a large, deeply descending rib cage, a sloping back, and a heavily muscled neck.
6 de mai. de 2024 · Gray wolf, largest wild member of the dog family (Canidae). It inhabits vast areas of the Northern Hemisphere. The largest males stand roughly 76 cm (30 inches) tall at the shoulder and can weigh up to 65 kg (143 pounds).
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Há 4 dias · C. a. syriacus. Range of the golden jackal (note: distribution north of the Black Sea not mapped) The golden jackal ( Canis aureus ), also called common jackal, is a wolf-like canid that is native to Eurasia. The golden jackal's coat varies in color from a pale creamy yellow in summer to a dark tawny beige in winter.
Há 2 dias · Learn about the dog, a domestic mammal of the family Canidae, from its origin and evolution to its physical traits and breeds. Britannica covers the history, domestication, and cultural significance of dogs in different parts of the world.
- What is a dog?A dog is a domestic mammal of the family Canidae and the order Carnivora. Its scientific name is Canis lupus familiaris. Dogs are a subspecies of t...
- Why do dogs bark?Barking is a way for dogs to communicate with other dogs and with humans. Fierce barking or growling often signals that dogs are being territorial,...
- Why do dogs sniff other dogs’ rear ends?A dog may sniff other dogs’ rear ends to gather chemical information that helps the sniffer identify them as individuals. Gland-lined sacs, housed...
- How are dog years calculated?Many people have learned that one human year equals roughly seven dog years. However, this is a huge oversimplification. How a dog ages is based la...
- When do dogs need shots?Beginning when dogs are six weeks old, a series of four doses of combined vaccines against distemper, hepatitis, parainfluenza, and parvovirus are...
- Should breed-specific legislation (“pit bull bans”) be enacted?Whether cities should enact breed-specific legislation (BSL, or "pit bill bans") for dogs is widely debated. Some see BSL as a humane way of making...
17 de abr. de 2024 · Arctic fox, ( Vulpes lagopus ), northern fox of the family Canidae, found throughout the Arctic region, usually on tundra or mountains near the sea. Fully grown adults reach about 50–60 cm (20–24 inches) in length, exclusive of the 30-cm (12-inch) tail, and a weight of about 3–8 kg (6.6–17 pounds).
7 de mai. de 2024 · Family Canidae contains 16 extant/living genera and 36 species (Nowak 1999) Emerged in North America during the Miocene, c. 10 million years ago (mya) (Lindblad-Toh et al. 2005) Multiple migrations dispersed canids to Asia, Europe and Africa; Genus Canis first appeared in the late Miocene, c.4.5-9 mya (Nowak 2003)
