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wolves  

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  • Wolves (CANIS LUPUS) are mammals of the order Carnivora and belong to the same family (Canidae) of carnivores as coyotes, doges, foxes and jackals. They are digitigrades like other Canidae family members. [Source: Encyclopedia of Environment and Society; Wolves]

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