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unusual facts about Canis


Texas horned lizard

This not only confuses would-be predators, but also the blood is mixed with a chemical that is foul-tasting to canine predators such as wolves, coyotes, and domestic dogs.


Dog Star

the Dog Star, a common name for the star Sirius, reflecting its prominence in its constellation, Canis Major (Greater Dog)

Lake Amik

A Ray-finned fish species Hemigrammocapoeta caudomaculata was only known from Lake Amik, while cyprinid Barbus canis (Tor canis) was found nowhere else in Turkey.

The Fairy-tale Detectives

But just as things are looking their bleakest, he is stopped by Mr. Canis, who transforms into the Big Bad Wolf (trapped in Mr. Canis's body), and the giant is sent back to his kingdom.

Wepwawet

The Egyptian Jackal (Canis aureus lupaster) also known as the African Wolf or Wolf Jackal is currently listed as a subspecies of the golden jackal but molecular and osteological data has established that it is a unique species in its own right.


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