Scientific classification: Camels belong to the family Camelidae, which also includes llamas, alpacas, guanacos, and vicuñas. Camels make up the genus Camelus. Introduction The Camel is a large cud-chewing mammal with one or two humps on the back, found in the arid regions of Africa, Asia, and Aust
Scientific classification: The coyote belongs to the family Canidae. It is classified as Canis latrans. Introduction Coyote is the name for a carnivore now widespread in North America and closely related to the wolf. The coyote has erect, pointed ears; a long snout; and green, wolflike eyes. what do
Scientific classification: The wolf belongs to the family Canidae. The gray wolf is classified as Canis lupus, the Mexican gray wolf as Canis lupus baileyi, and the red wolf as Canis rufus. Introduction The Wolf is a large carnivore related to the jackal and domestic dog. Wolves are known for their
Introduction A sheep dog or sheepdog is generally a dog or breed of dogs historically used in connection with the raising of sheep. These may include livestock guardian or pastoral dogs used to guard sheep and sheepdog breeds other livestock in farms for farmers, andherding dog, a dog used to herd s
Introduction Guide dogs are assistance dogs trained to lead blind and visually impaired people around obstacles.Examples are American dogs aiding people with disabilities, a dog that has been specially trained to assist people with disabilities, e.g. by opening doors and retrieving needed objects Ch
Scientific classification: Foxes belong to the family Canidae. The red fox is classified as Vulpes vulpes, and the gray fox as Urocyon cinereoargenteus. The swift fox is classified as Vulpes velox, the long-eared kit fox as Vulpes macrotis, and the cape fox as Vulpes chama. Introduction The Fox is t
Police dogs, are dogs trained to work with the police in tracking or searching for people, or in detecting illegal substances by smell. A police dog, often referred to in North America as a “K-9” (which is a homophone of canine), is a dog that is specifically trained to assist police and
Introduction The domestic cat is small and mainly carnivorous animal, Felis silvestris catus, member of the family Felidae, popular as a household pet, and valuable for killing mice and rats. Like other members of the cat family, the domestic cat has retractile claws; keen hearing and smell; remark
Scientific classification: The caracal belongs to the family Felidae. It is classified as Felis caracal. Introduction Caracals are also known as Persian lynx, cat native to the savannas and dry, rocky hills of Africa and Asia. The caracal is 60 to 92 cm (2 to 3 ft) in head and body length, with a ta
Scientific classification: Lynx belong to the family Felidae. The Spanish lynx is classified as Lynx pardinus, the bobcat as Lynx rufus, the Eurasian lynx as Lynx lynx, and the Canada lynx as Lynx canadensis. Introduction The Bobcat is the member of the genus of wild carnivores characterized by disp