Wolves, dogs and jackals
The genus Canis has as its members the jackals, wolves, coyote and domestic dog. Members of this genus are found on every continent except Antarctica, the dingo having been introduced to Australia a few thousand years ago.
Species
Ethiopian wolf (simensis)Ethiopian wolves number fewer than 500 in the wild, and there are no records of them ever having bred in captivity..
Grey wolf (lupus)Grey wolves once had the largest natural distribution of any mammal except human beings. Sadly, they can no longer claim this record as they have been lost from much of their former range.
About
Canis is a genus containing 7 to 10 extant species, including dogs, wolves, coyotes, and jackals, and many extinct species.
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