Canidae

Dogs & Wolves (Canidae) is a family of organisms sharing recent common ancestry and similar characteristics. It contains 13 genuss with 32 known species. Key genus groups include Atelocynus, Dogs & Wolves, Cerdocyon, Chrysocyon, Cuon, and Dusicyon. Among its members, 6 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). Well-known representatives include gray wolf. It belongs to Carnivorans (Carnivora).