30 January 2009
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January 2009
Q.What family is a fox part of?
A.Foxes are omnivorous Canidae (or vulpines), commonly known as canines. This family of mammals also includes wolves, dogs, coyotes and jackals.
Q.What is a baby wolf called?
A.Baby wolves are called pups, showing their canine roots. They live in packs that may range from 6 to 25 wolves. Baby sharks are also called pups.
Q.Why are dogs called k9s.
A.Canine is used to describe dogs because it derives from the Latin for dog, canis. All dogs belong to the family Canidae, which also includes wolves.