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Canidae
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Definition
: A family of terrestrial carnivores with long snouts and non-retractable claws. Members include COYOTES; DOGS; FOXES; JACKALS; RACCOON DOGS; and WOLVES.
Examples
Coyotes
;
Dogs
;
Foxes
;
Jackals
;
Raccoon Dogs
;
Wolves
Other names
Wolf, Maned; Maned Wolf; Chrysocyon brachyurus