Zoology Museum

Post Graduates and Research Department of Zoology, V.O. Chidambaram College, Tuticorin 628 008 Tamil Nadu

Ma.11 Canis familiaris (Common dog)

 

Phylum : Chordata

Class :  Mammalia

Order : Carnivora

Family : Canidae

Genus : Canis

Species : familiaris

Description :

·         Dogs are specialized for a life of hunting and eating other animals.Their bodies are compact and muscular and their legs are long, which gives them speed and endurance for chasing prey.  Most dogs are covered with a thick coat of fur which protects them from the elements.Dogs are considered to be among the most intelligent of all animals, as shown by their ability to adapt to changing conditions in human society.

 IUCN status : Least concern

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