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The wolf (Canis lupus; [b] pl.: wolves), 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 , though grey wolves, as popularly understood, only comprise naturally-occurring wild subspecies.
Cattle bred specifically for milk production are called milking or dairy cattle; [1] a cow kept to provide milk for one family may be called a family cow or a milker. A fresh cow is a dairy term for a cow (or a first-calf heifer in few regions) who has recently given birth, or "freshened." The adjective applying to cattle in general is usually ...
Mother sea otter with sleeping pup, Morro Bay, California. In the English language, many animals have different names depending on whether they are male, female, young, domesticated, or in groups.
The male wolf, called OR7 because he was the seventh wolf radio-collared in Oregon, became an instant celebrity. A children's storybook , a documentary and multiple books followed.
A 3-month-old baby in Alabama died after being bitten by a “wolf-hybrid” animal that was kept as the family’s pet, according to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office.
Mountain wolf or red wolf (Cuon alpinus), better known as dhole or Indian wild dog; Painted wolf or ornate wolf (Lycaon pictus), better known as the African wild dog; Prairie wolf (Canis latrans), better known as the coyote; Red wolf (Canis rufus), an endangered canine of the Southeastern United States sometimes considered a subspecies of the ...
For the first time in 150 years, a new species of canine has been discovered. What was originally thought to be a golden jackal -- has now been confirmed by researchers to be a new type of wolf ...
Ordinary pet food is inadequate, as an adult wolf needs 1–2.5 kg (2–5 lbs) of meat daily along with bones, skin and fur to meet its nutritional requirements. Wolves may defend their food against people, and react violently to people trying to remove it. [2] The exercise needs of a wolf exceed the average dog's demand.