最高にクールなイヌ科動物！イヌ科 - ジャッカル、オオカミ、キツネなど（動物科学）

Occurring on six of the seven continents and plenty within our own homes, the Family Canidae is widespread and biologically diverse with over 30 unique wild species and most definitely some domestic ones as well. It is also the only member of the mammalian Order Carnivora represented in Australia! Species like Red Fox and Gray Wolf are found on a number of continents.

Canids or “Canines” are species such as fox, wolf, jackal, and more. The majority of species are medium sized and actually quite omnivorous (high protein content however). Many of these animals have incredible endurance and tracking abilities in the pursuit of prey over long distances. Often times these animals are magnificently social creatures that work together in order to succeed which definitely displays their intellectual prowess! 
Carnivores like wolves are known as keystone species. These animals are responsible for the lives of many other organisms, simply by the way they live their own. Many wolves and other canids are affected by our human impact and their populations are in need of our help and conservation. 

This is a lecture style, interactive class with plenty of time to ask questions. Each week within this course, we will have a lesson and slide prepared about a member of the Family Canidae. The natural history of the animal will be shared as well as other information about its biology, ecology, and conservation.

*Week 25- December 15*
*No class December 24, 31*

Topics:
2025
April 13- Week 1: Bat-Eared Fox
April 20- (Week 2): Short Eared Dog
April 27- (Week 3): Coyote
May 4- (Week 4): Black Backed Jackal
May 11- Week 5: Dhole
May 18- Week 6: Red Wolf
May 25- Week 7: Andean Fox or Culpeo 
June 1- Week 8: Darwin’s Fox
June 8- Week 9: Golden Jackal
June 15- Week 10: Gray Wolf 
June 22-Week 11: African Golden Wolf
June 29- Week 12: Dingo 
July 6- Week 13: Maned Wolf
July 13- Week 14: Hoary Fox 
July 20- Week 15: Pampas Fox
July 27- Week 16: Sechuran or Peruvian Desert Fox 
August 3- Week 17: Fennec Fox
August 10- Week 18: Side- Stripe Jackal
August 17- Week 19: Bush Dog
August 24- Week 20:Raccoon Dog
August 31- Week 21: Red Fox
September 7- Week 22: Abyssinian or Ethiopian Wolf 
September 14- Week 23: Crab Eating Fox
September 21- Week 24: Gray Fox
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December 15- Week 25: Arctic Fox
2025*
January 5- Week 26: Island Gray Fox
January 12- Week 27: Bengal or Indian Fox
January 19- Week 28: South American Gray Fox or Chilla
January 26- Week 29: Blanford’s Fox
February 2- Week 30: African Wild Dog
February 9- Week 31: Cape Fox
February 16- Week 32: Corsac Fox
February 23- Week 33: Kit Fox
March 2- Week 35: Pale Fox
March 9- Week 36: Rüppells Fox
March 16- Week 37: Swift Fox
March 23- Week 38:Tibetan Sand Fox
March 30- Week 39:Domestic Dog
April 6- Week 40: Prehistoric Canines

No prior knowledge is needed in order to take this course. Feel free to jump in to whichever week as each is a new lesson!