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As the wolf is to the wildcat—the lobos defeated Davidson’s felines in the second round—the tiger is to the wolf: bigger and beastlier.

From Slate • Mar. 23, 2012

No. 13 Davidson Wildcats The wildcats toyed with cardinals in the first round, while the lobos stalked and slayed a band of 49ers.

From Slate • Mar. 19, 2012

Hence, when Bernabe remarked, “You know, Carolina, I really wonder about Horsethief Shorty Wilson sometimes,” she would respond with: “Hay lobos con piel de oveja.”

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols

One part of it has no name, the other is called lobos; it consists entirely of cartilage and flesh.

From Lives of Eminent Zoologists, from Aristotle to Linnæus with Introductory remarks on the Study of Natural History by MacGillivray, William

I have seen lobos, eight or ten in a bunch.

From Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves: Volume XVI, Texas Narratives, Part 3 by United States. Work Projects Administration