The dog, Canis familiaris, is a direct descendent of the gray wolf, Canis lupus: In other words, dogs as we know them are domesticated wolves. Not only their behavior changed; domestic dogs are ...

This edition, we had 34 voters chime in. Let’s see how Canis Pulsus Vol. 38 - Quarterly Report 1 (‘24-’25) grade out! (Note: Canis Pulsus Vol. 38 data was collected through 12/4) 36.4 min ...

Some suggest there are just two species of wolf: the gray wolf (Canis lupus) and the red wolf (Canis rufus). Others, however, throw a third or a fourth into the mix; the Eastern wolf (Canis lycaon ...

Researchers at Oxford University have managed to document the unusual feeding behavior, unique among carnivorous animals, of ...

If Max were a man, he would probably consult a psychologist about his midlife crisis. But Max is a 7-year-old Labrador retriever. Watch Canis familiaris (6/6) 12 min Watch the programme ...

Like the red wolf, it is distinguished from other Canis species by its larger size and less pointed features, particularly on the ears and muzzle. Its winter fur is long and bushy, and ...

Watch Canis Familiaris (3/6) 9 min Watch the programme Max has lost his lust for life, and he doesn’t even want to be the leader of the pack anymore.

From the Andromeda Galaxy to the Magellanic clouds, check out these 7 vibrant images of galaxies nearest to the Milky Way ...

which appear to stretch from our solar system toward the Centaurus constellation and Canis Major. Scientists have long understood that our solar system resides within what we call a "Local Hot ...

The photo taken by Robert Canis placed first in the Mammal category of the European Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, which received nearly 18,000 entries from more than 30 countries.