Canis is a genus of the Caninae which includes multiple extant species, such as wolves, dogs, coyotes, and golden jackals. Species of this genus are distinguished by their moderate to large size, thei
Diagram of a wolf skull with key features labelled
The wolf, also known as the grey wolf or gray wolf, is a canine native to Eurasia and North America. More than thirty subspecies of Canis lupus have been recognized, including the dog and dingo, thoug
Canis
…Canis is a genus of the Caninae which includes multiple extant species, such as wolves, dogs, coyotes, and golden jackals. Species of this genus are distinguished by their moderate to large size, their massive, well-developed skulls and…
Eurasian wolf 2
Life restoration of Canis mosbachensis, the wolf's immediate ancestor
A North American wolf
A wolf skeleton housed in the Wolf Museum, Abruzzo National Park, Italy