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110 species profiles: morphology, habitat, behaviour, diet and conservation status.

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Dog

Canis lupus familiaris

The dog is a domesticated carnivorous mammal that has been tamed for several millennia, descended from the gray wolf. It was one of the first animals domesticated by humans, alongside livestock. Today, there are hundreds of breeds displaying great morphologica...

Weight< 1 – 90 kg

Lifespan10 – 13 years

FamilyCanidae

IUCN statusNot evaluated

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Melopsittacus undulatus

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Falco peregrinus

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Mule

Equus mulus

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Water buffalo

Bubalus bubalis

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Greater flamingo

Phoenicopterus roseus

Least concern

African grey parrot

Psittacus erithacus

Endangered

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ANIMALS OF TUNISIA

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Dog

Canis lupus familiaris

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