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Physical Characteristics
The canine family is represented by 36 species. It is composed of coyotes, wolves, foxes, and dingos. Canines live on all continents except Antarctica; they are widely distributed. They have a great sense of smell and hearing. Their sight is less developed than the other senses. Canines also have a long muzzle and a deep chest.
Habitat, Hunting and Daily Life
The species with the larger bodies form packs so that they may catch animals or mammals larger than themselves. Most of the canines are ombnivorous eating plants, carrion, and mammals. When killing an animal the canine grabs the neck of the animal and violently shakes it causing a dislocation of the preys neck.
Reproduction and Young
A few months after mating canines will have 1-25 cubs (depending on what species)
With wolves mating only occurs with the dominant two wolves (one being female the other male.) Foxes are very territorial as many other species in the canine family.
Status
Many species of the canine family are viewed as pests to humans. Many humans kill specific species for this reason. Other species carry rabies and so have been hunted.
Report by Jesse
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