Glossary
Gray Wolf
Grey Wolf (Canis Lupus)

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Literally means dog-like.
Caniforms usually have non-protractile claws.
They are usually plantigrade, the canidae (dog) family being the exception.
The following families are caniforms:
canidae (e.g. domestic dogs)
ursidae (e.g. bears)
ailuridae (e.g. red pandas)
mephitidae (e.g. skunks)
mustelidae (e.g. weasels)
procyonidae (e.g. raccoons).
Cf. Feliformia