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Though the coyote is perhaps most well known for its howl, coyotes have at least eleven known vocalizations. These include howls, woofs, barks, whines, etc., and they can be classified into three categories: greeting sounds, alarm or combative sounds, and contact sounds. Their howling and long distance communications have led them to sometimes be referred to as "song dogs".
Difficulty: Hard.

 

Shouting dog, Squealing dog, Laughing dog

Hyena cubs are born with black or very dark brown fur. This colouration provides camouflage in the dark shadows of their dens, which are usually crevices, burrows or caves. This helps them remain hidden from passing predators while their mother is out hunting or scavenging. As the cubs grow, their dark fur gradually lightens and develops into the familiar spotted or sandy coat by the time they are about five months old. Difficulty: Hard.

 

cream, mottled cream and brown, light grey

Jackals are known for their speed and agility, and can run up to 35 mph. They are part of the Canidae family, which includes dogs, wolves, and foxes. Jackals are also known for their adaptability and can survive in a variety of habitats, from deserts to grasslands. They are opportunistic hunters and scavengers, and will eat anything from small rodents to larger prey like antelopes. Despite their reputation as solitary animals, jackals are actually quite social and will form packs for hunting and protection. Difficulty: Hard.

 

25 mph, 50 mph, 12 mph

The coyote's wide range of habitat makes it of least concern for conservation efforts. It is believed that coyotes originally inhabited the Western parts of the continent where there is an abundance of grassland and plains; however, its habitat extended into the Eastern parts in the early 20th century due to the transformation of forests into agricultural lands and efforts to control the wolf population in the area. Difficulty: Very Easy.

 

South America, Europe, Asia

Swift foxes can run at 40 mph. They live in North America. They are about the size of a house cat.

Information found in "Wildlife Atlas: A complete guide to animals and their habitats". Difficulty: Hard.

 

wetlands, mountains, forests

Jackals are medium-sized omnivorous mammals that belong to the Canidae family. The Golden jackal, also known as the common jackal, is found in parts of Asia, Europe, and Africa. The Black-backed jackal, on the other hand, is found in southern and eastern Africa. Both species are known for their distinctive vocalizations, which include howls, yelps, and barks. Interestingly, Golden jackals are known to form monogamous pairs, while Black-backed jackals are more solitary and territorial. Difficulty: Hard.

 

Simien and Golden, Black-backed and Side- striped, Side-striped and Simien

The Arctic fox's fur is an extremely efficient insulator and there is a rich supply of blood to the feet of the fox, preventing them from freezing. Also, the vessels which carry blood *to* the appendages in the Arctic fox run close to (and in parallel to) the vessels carrying blood *from* the appendages, thus minimising the amount of heat lost from the blood in this cold climate. The relationship between the populations of Arctic foxes and lemmings can be described using the Lotka-Volterra equation. Difficulty: Hard.

 

Hermit crabs, Fur seals, Caribou

Although hyenas are dog-like in their appearance and behaviour, they are more closely related to cats than dogs.

Biologically speaking, cats and hyenas belong to the suborder Feliformia, which consists of "cat-like" carnivores. This group includes all domestic and wild cats, as well as mongooses, meerkats, aardwolves and civets.

Dogs belong to the suborder Caniformia which includes domestic dogs, wolves, and foxes, as well as bears, raccoons, skunks, and seals. Difficulty: Easy.

 

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Jackals are part of the Canidae family, which also includes dogs, wolves, and foxes. The word "pup" is used to describe the young of many different canids, including jackals. Jackal pups are born blind and helpless, and rely on their mother for food and protection. As they grow, they learn important hunting and survival skills from their parents and older siblings. Jackals are known for their intelligence and adaptability, and have been able to thrive in a variety of different habitats, from deserts to forests. Difficulty: Hard.

 

kid, fry, joey

Bush dogs are social animals and regularly hunt in packs, allowing them to take down large prey, including large birds and peccaries. Small rodents are also hunted by bush dogs, and the chase often extends into water. The webbed feet of the bush dog is unusual in wild dogs, and this quality allows them to swim more easily when pursuing their prey. Difficulty: Hard.

 

Flapped skin, allowing gliding , Barbed claws, preventing the escape of prey , Enormous ears, allowing them to locate prey more easily

Canis mesomelas is the correct answer, meaning "middle black dog", from the black saddle on its back. Canis adustus (sunburnt dog) is its close relative, the side-striped jackal, Canis latrans (barking dog) is the coyote, and Canis rufus (red dog) is the red wolf. Difficulty: Hard.

 

Canis adustus, Canis latrans, Canis rufus

The grey wolves of the Arctic Circle are the largest. The biggest wolf known weighed 175 lbs. Difficulty: Average.

 

African wild dog, Bush dog, Dhole

The Tiburon coyote is found on Mexico's Tiburon Island located in the Gulf of California. Tiburon coyotes are small with reddish brown fur and are almost identical to other coyotes, but they differ from other types of coyotes in their swimming capabilities. It is possible that this enhanced ability is what allowed their ancestors to arrive on the island from the mainland.
Difficulty: Average.

 

Mearns coyote, California Valley coyote, Plains coyote

While the spotted hyena certainly has a bone-crushing bite, it only ranks sixth in terms of bite strength. Positions 1 to 5 are occupied by the saltwater crocodile, hippopotamus, jaguar, gorilla and polar bear, in that order. The bite strength of the spotted hyena is up to 9000 Newtons or 1,100 PSI (pounds per square inch). Their bite is stronger than that of a lion or tiger. They can easily crack open the thick leg bones of animals such as giraffes and elephants in order to access the nutrient-rich bone marrow. Difficulty: Hard.

 

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A jackal's cry is called a pheal. Jackals are known for their distinctive vocalizations, which include a variety of barks, howls, and yelps. The pheal is a unique vocalization that is used by jackals to communicate with each other over long distances. Interestingly, jackals are not actually members of the dog family, but rather belong to the genus Canis, which also includes wolves, coyotes, and domestic dogs. Jackals are known for their adaptability and can be found in a variety of habitats, from deserts to grasslands to forests. Difficulty: Hard.

 

Screech, Growl, Scream

The kitsune was usually female, and often attempted to seduce a human male. Difficulty: Hard.

 

Tanuki, Nori, Shabu

According to the U.S. Forest Service, rabbits and hares (lagomorphs) were found to be the favorite meal by far for coyotes in a study of 17 Western states. Overall, lagomorphs made up one-third of their diets. In North-Eastern Utah and South-Central Idaho, a whopping 75 percent of their diets year-round consisted of black-tailed jackrabbits.

Coyotes also feed on mule deer and cattle (particularly around cattle ranches in Arizona) but black bears are a different story - coyotes are the prey of black bears. Overall, coyotes adapt to whatever food source is available, with scientists finding that plants make up a large amount of their diet in the desert brush area of Arizona.
Difficulty: Easy.

 

Mule deer, Black bears, Cattle

Vulpes has between 9-11 species, depending on which taxonomist you reference. Pseudalopex usually has 5, Canis has 8 or so, and Lycaon only one. Difficulty: Hard.

 

Canis, Pseudalopex, Lycaon

Simien jackals, also known as Ethiopian wolves, are found only in Ethiopia. They are the rarest canid in the world and are considered endangered due to habitat loss and disease transmission from domestic dogs. Simien jackals are social animals that live in packs and primarily hunt rodents. Interestingly, they are the only wolf species in Africa and have unique physical characteristics such as long legs and a narrow skull. Difficulty: Hard.

 

Zimbabwe, S. Africa, Madagascar

The maned wolf is called "wolf" and looks like a red fox on stilts, but it is not closely related to either of these canids. The maned wolf is the largest canid in South America and is the tallest wild canid in the world. While the grey wolf can be 85 cm tall at the shoulder, the maned wolf can measure up to 107 cm. Difficulty: Hard.

 

The Mexican wolf , Bernard's wolf , The Ethiopian wolf

Corsac foxes live in Asia. They are also known as steppe foxes. They are social and live in large groups. They are good climbers.

Information found at "http://lioncrusher.com/animal.asp?animal=10". Difficulty: Hard.

 

red foxes have shorter muzzles and longer legs than corsac foxes, corsac foxes have longer muzzles and shorter legs than red foxes, corsac foxes have thicker legs than red foxes

The other species are the golden jackal (Canis aureus), bat-eared fox (Otocyon megalotis), and crab-eating zorro (Cerdocyon thous). Difficulty: Hard.

 

Canis aureus, Otocyon megalotis, Cerdocyon thous

The most common collective noun for a group of hyenas is a "clan". An alternative collective noun is a "cackle", a descriptive term derived from the distinctive "laugh" of the hyena, which is technically called a giggle. It is not a sign of happiness. It is a vocalisation provoked by stress, frustration, or excitement, typically heard when members of the clan are competing for food at a kill. Difficulty: Hard.

 

a pack, a pride, a herd

Jackals are members of the Canidae family, which includes dogs, wolves, and foxes. There are four species of jackals: the golden jackal, the black-backed jackal, the side-striped jackal, and the Ethiopian wolf. Adult jackals typically weigh between 15-33 pounds, with the smallest species being the side-striped jackal and the largest being the black-backed jackal. Jackals are known for their adaptability and can be found in a variety of habitats, including deserts, grasslands, and forests. They are also known for their distinctive vocalizations, which include yelps, howls, and barks. Difficulty: Hard.

 

47-55 lbs., 100-124 lbs., 62- 86 lbs.

The kits are born mostly in April, and become independent around August. Difficulty: Hard.

 

January, March, April

In this mutual relationship, the coyote chases down the prey and the badger digs it out of its hole. This leads to a more effective and successful hunt than either of the animals is capable of individually. This relationship is not a recent discovery - there are depictions of the two animals interacting on some examples of pre-Columbian pottery.
Difficulty: Hard.

 

Wolves, Raccoons, Bears

Tibetan foxes are also known as sand foxes. They are not very territorial. They live at high altitudes.

Information found at "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tibetan_fox". Difficulty: Hard.

 

black, yellow, brown

Male jackals defend their territory against other male jackals. They use vocalizations, scent marking, and physical aggression to protect their space and resources from intruders. Interestingly, jackals are highly adaptable and can thrive in a variety of habitats, from deserts to forests to urban areas. They are also known for their intelligence and social behavior, often living in family groups with a dominant breeding pair. Difficulty: Average.

 

females, young, helpers

The coyote is pretty nimble on its feet, and can also jump up to four metres (13 feet). The black-tailed jackrabbit, one of the animals the coyote preys on, can put up a good fight, running at a maximum speed of 64kph (40mph). In comparison, a gray wolf runs at 50-60 kph (30-37 mph), and a whitetail deer at a maximum of 48 kph (30mph), while a roadrunner can only reach about 32 kph (20 mph). Difficulty: Hard.

 

around 32kph or 20 mph, around 80kph or 50 mph, around 51 kph or 32 mph

The red fox is the most widely distributed member of the true foxes (i.e. those belonging to the genus Vulpes) and this may be explained by its unfussy diet and ability to live alongside humans. The silver fox is described as a melanistic form of the red fox. This colour variation appears to have no effect on mating preference with either red or silver foxes. Difficulty: Hard.

 

They are two different species of the same genus, They belong to different genera, but are part of the same family, They are the same species, but belong to different genera

The foxes of the genus Vulpes are spread across North America (3 species), Europe (1 species), Asia (6 species) and Africa (5 species). This is excluding the fennec (Fennecus zerda), which is sometimes considered a Vulpes fox. Difficulty: Hard.

 

Europe, North America, Africa

The European jackal, also known as the Caucasian jackal, is a medium-sized canine found in parts of Europe and Asia. Despite its name, it is not closely related to the true jackals found in Africa. The European jackal is known for its distinctive vocalizations, which include a variety of barks, howls, and yelps. They are opportunistic feeders, eating a variety of prey including small mammals, birds, and insects. Interestingly, the European jackal is known to form monogamous pairs and both parents participate in raising their young. Difficulty: Hard.

 

Ural jackal, Alpine jackal, Scandinavian jackal

It hunts in packs along riverbanks. It has webbed feet and swims well. Difficulty: Hard.

 

Hoary zorro, Culpeo, Maned wolf

A male fox is usually called a dog or a dog fox. In England, he may be referred to as a "tod." Difficulty: Hard.

The culpeo lives only in South America. It is hunted for its fur and its natural predator is the puma. Despite sometimes intense hunting, the culpeo is classified as of "least concern". They are versatile hunters and with the decrease in livestock in their range they have turned to hunting guanaco and South Andean deer. Difficulty: Hard.

 

In the Arctic , In the Sahara desert , In the Australian outback

Lions and spotted hyenas live in the savannas, grasslands, and open woodlands of sub-Saharan Africa, especially in countries such as Tanzania, Kenya, Botswana, and South Africa. They are both apex predators so they compete for the same food resources. They will frequently steal kills from one another, and will kill each other's young or vulnerable adults on sight. Lions actually scavenge more kills from hyenas than the other way around. While lions are bigger and stronger than hyenas, hyenas work in cooperation to outmanoeuvre them and have greater stamina so they can run them down over long distances. Difficulty: Easy.

It's the smallest wild canine. Difficulty: Hard.

Reynard was the folk hero of these tales, against the government of swine and wolves. Difficulty: Hard.

 

Roland, Tod, Charlemagne

Although vilified by Kipling, among others, as a savage killer, the dhole lives in packs much like wolves, with all members giving solicitous care to the young. Difficulty: Hard.

 

Dingo, Culpeo, Red wolf

This critter does indeed look like a raccoon. In Japanese tales, it's a symbol of virility. Difficulty: Hard.

 

Tibetan fox, Corsac fox, Bengal fox