Order Carnivora, Family Canidae (Dogs)
General Distribution:
Throughout northern hemisphere.
Range:
North America except southeastern USA and northern Canada Range.
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.