#Canidae

Mammals • February 15, 2021

African Wild Dog: Profile and Information

The African wild dog (Lycaon pictus), the Cape hunting dog or the painted dog, is a canine endemic to sub-Saharan Africa. It is one of the largest Indigenous canines in Africa and the only still-existing member of the genus Lycaon. It is differentiated from Canis by a lack of dewclaws and dentition, which are highly […]

Adenaya Damilola • June 30, 2024

Mammals • December 12, 2020

Arctic Fox: Profile and Information

The Arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus), also called the polar fox, white fox, or snow fox, is a small fox endemic to the Arctic regions of the Nothern Hemisphere. It is also found throughout the Arctic tundra biome. The Arctic fox is well-adapted to living in cold environments and is known to be stealthy, as its […]

Adenaya Damilola • June 28, 2024

Mammals • November 30, 2020

Eastern Wolf: Profile and Information

The Eastern wolf is also known as the Timber wolf, the Eastern timber wolf, and the Algonquin wolf. This animal is endemic to the Great Lakes region and the Southeastern part of Canada. It is widely regarded as a peculiar subspecies or distinct species of the Gray wolf. Its biological name is Canis Lupus Lycaon. […]

Oluwafemi Michael • June 28, 2024

Mammals • November 24, 2020

Arabian Wolf: Profile and Information

Arabian wolf (Canis lupus arabs) is a well-known subspecies of the grey wolf native to the Arabian peninsula. It is known as the world’s smallest wolf subspecies and a desert-adapted subspecies that lives in small packs. It is omnivorous, eating garbage, carrion, and small to medium-sized prey. Scientific Classification Domain Eukaryota Kingdom  Animalia Phylum Chordata […]

Adenaya Damilola • June 28, 2024

Mammals • November 24, 2020

Ethiopian Wolf: Profile and Information

The Ethiopian wolf (Canis simensis), the Simien fox or Simien jackal, is a canid mostly seen in the Ethiopian Highlands. It is similar in build and size to the coyote, and it can be differentiated by its white and red fur and its narrow and long skull. Unlike other canids, which are widespread and are […]

Adenaya Damilola • June 28, 2024

Mammals • November 18, 2020

Himalayan Wolf: Profile and Information

The Himalayan wolf (Canis lupus chanco) is known as a canine of debated taxonomy. Its genetic markers can differentiate it, with mitochondrial DNA signifying that it is genetically basal to the Holarctic grey wolf. It is genetically similar to the Tibetan wolf and is related to the African golden wolf (Canis lupaster). The Himalayan wolf […]

Adenaya Damilola • June 23, 2024

Mammals • November 11, 2020

Iberian Wolf: Profile and Information

The Iberian wolf (Canis lupus signatus), also called the Spanish wolf, is a recognized subspecies of the grey wolf. It is native to the northwest of the Iberian Peninsula, which includes northwestern Spain and northern Portugal. It is home to 2,200 to 2,700 wolves. They are known to form the largest population among all wolf […]

Adenaya Damilola • June 27, 2024

Mammals • November 11, 2020

Eurasian Wolf: Profile and Information

The Eurasian wolf (Canis lupus lupus), also called the Middle Russian forest or common wolf, is a well-known subspecies of the grey wolf endemic to the steppe zones & forest of the former Soviet Union and Europe. It has once occurred throughout Eurasia during the Middle Ages. It was highly regarded in Celtic, Baltic, Turkic, […]

Adenaya Damilola • June 27, 2024

Mammals • November 9, 2020

Interior Alaskan Wolf: Profile and Information

The Interior Alaskan wolf (Canis lupus pambasileus), also known as the Yukon wolf in Canada and the Interior Alaskan wolf in the United States, is a subspecies of the grey wolf. It occurs in adjacent parts of the Northwest Territories and British Columbia. This subspecies is native to the Yukon and Interior Alaska. Scientific Classification […]

Adenaya Damilola • June 26, 2024

Mammals • October 27, 2020

Indian Wolf: Profile and Information

The Indian wolf (Canis lupus Pallipes) is regarded as a subspecies of grey wolf that occurs from the Indian Subcontinent to Southwest Asia. It is said to be intermediate in size between the Arabian wolf and the Himalayan wolf, and it also lacks a luxuriant winter coat due to its living in warmer conditions. The […]

Adenaya Damilola • June 23, 2024