The closest living relative of the now-extinct dire wolf is the gray wolf (Canis lupus). Dire wolves were more massive, with a more robustly built skull and stockier body build. Dire wolves were ...

If Max were a man, he would probably consult a psychologist about his midlife crisis. But Max is a 7-year-old Labrador retriever. Watch Canis familiaris (6/6) 12 min Watch the programme ...

In 1804, Lewis and Clark dubbed the animal the "prairie wolf." In 1823, naturalist Thomas Say gave it the Latin name Canis latrans, or barking dog. One of its most celebrated traits is its ...

The first is codenamed Canis Majoris, while the other is codenamed Sirius. Canis Majoris and Sirius are the codenames representing two upcoming titles in The Witcher series. CD Projekt Red refers ...

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Image by C. Edward Olson via Unsplash. Coyotes (Canis latrans) and wolves (Canis lupus) share a close genetic relationship, both belonging to the Canidae family. Despite distinct species ...

Their danger ranking is far below that of deer, hogs, and even some insects. The Puzzle of the Urban Coyote (image credits: pexels) Coyotes (Canis latrans) have adapted remarkably well to human ...