Grey wolf (Canis lupus) populations are beginning to increase globally after centuries of
decline. While protective legislations and policy implementations have been driving this …

Taxa belonging to the Genus Canis can challenge taxonomists because species boundaries
and distribution ranges are often gradual. Species delineation within Canis is currently not …

The carnivore mandible as a lower part of the facial skeleton has a unique morphological
characteristic and importance for the taxonomy. This study aimed to investigate size and …

Abstract Species of Canis (Carnivora, Canidae) have similar morphology and distinguishing
sympatric species is challenging. We present data on morphometry of skull, body and hair of …

Background The recognition and diagnosis of canine temporomandibular joint (TMJ)
disease can be a challenge, often leaving them undiagnosed. Although computed …

The phylogeny and species boundaries of Gazella subgutturosa and G. marica have been
long debated. The achievements of past conservation efforts have been compromised by a …

Background: The skull is an important anatomical structure to discern dog breeds and
wolves from dogs. For this purpose, skull morphology and some morphometric …

Melanism is not considered a typical characteristic in wolves of Iran and dark wolves are
believed to have originated from crossbreeding with dogs. Such hybrid individuals can be …

Our purpose in this study was to gather all previously published data and our own data of
extensive field expeditions and camera trapping to present a general view of the Fars …

Abstract The Indian grey wolf, Canis lupus pallipes Sykes, 1831, is a small, cryptic
subspecies and the only wolf living in arid plains and deserts of the Indian subcontinent …