Canis
Americannoun
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While foxes belong to the same biological family as wolves and dogs—Canidae—they don’t belong to the same smaller group, the genus Canis.
From National Geographic • Sep. 27, 2023
The only wolf species unique to the United States, Canis rufus once roamed from Texas to Long Island, New York.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 3, 2023
But Harris, 28, worries over the outcome of what is shaping up to be a contest for dominance between two top predators, Canis lupus and Homo sapiens.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 30, 2023
By the way you don't need a telescope to find Canis Major and the Dog Star this time of year.
From Salon • Sep. 14, 2022
“There's another Level One girls' dorm next door called Hydra, and the boys' ones are right across the hall called Canis Minor and Zepus. But there's more for older kids.”
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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