Canidae - coyotes, dogs, foxes, wolves
 There are 34 species in this family, and they are found in all areas of the world, except for Antarctica. Species in this family have long, pointed snouts; long legs; and padded feet with non-retractible claws. They have five toes on their front feet and four toes on their hind feet, and they walk on their toes! Most species are omnivorous, but meat is an important part of their diet. Canidae are built for endurance, not speed. They can run after prey and keep up a steady trot over long distances. They have four canine teeth at the front of their mouth that they use to hold prey and tear into meat. Many species in this family live and hunt in packs. The species in this family usually kill their prey by grabbing it by the neck and shaking it until its neck is broken. Species in this family have keen hearing and eyesight and communicate with
howls, yelps, growls, and barks.
 Endangered in N.H.
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 Threatened in N.H.
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 Introduced
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 Endangered in U.S.
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 Threatened in U.S.
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