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Order Carnivora, Family Canidae (Dogs)

General Distribution: Throughout northern hemisphere.
Range: North America except southeastern USA and northern Canada Range.
Range in Washington: Statewide.
Habitat: Open areas, woodlands, forests, urban areas.
Diet: Small mammals, carrion, fruits.
Identification: Smaller than a German shepherd, gray, runs with tail down. Total length: 105-130cm; tail length: 30-39cm; mass: 10-18kg.




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