Category: Canidae

Darwin’s fox is a rare and critically endangered canid native to the southern forests of Chile. It is found in both coastal and inland habitats and is named after Charles Darwin, who described it.

The common raccoon dog is a small, raccoon-like canid native to East Asia and parts of Europe. It is highly adaptable and has a unique behavior of hibernating in colder climates.

The Japanese raccoon dog is a subspecies of the raccoon dog, native to Japan. It is well-adapted to forested areas and has cultural significance in Japanese folklore.

The bat-eared fox is a small canid native to Africa. Its large ears help it detect prey and dissipate heat. It primarily feeds on termites and other insects, making it a specialist predator.

The gray fox is a small, arboreal canid native to the Americas. It is one of the few canids capable of climbing trees and is known for its salt-and-pepper-colored coat.

The island fox is a small fox-like canid endemic to the Channel Islands of California. It is smaller than the gray fox and has adapted to the isolated island environment.

The black-backed jackal is a small canid native to Africa, known for its distinctive black-and-silver coat. It is a highly adaptable scavenger and predator found in savannas and deserts.

The dhole is a highly social canid native to South and Southeast Asia. It lives in packs and is known for its exceptional teamwork in hunting. Dholes are endangered due to habitat loss and competition with other predators.

The African wild dog, also known as the painted wolf, is a highly social and endangered canid native to sub-Saharan Africa. Its colorful, patterned coat and strong pack bonds make it a unique predator in the African savanna.

The kit fox is a small canid found in arid regions of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is known for its large ears and ability to survive in extreme desert climates by relying on prey such as rodents and insects.