Animals descended from wolves are collectively known as canids. This diverse group includes:
- Domestic dogs: Directly descended from wolves and domesticated thousands of years ago.
- Coyotes: Found mainly in North America and closely related to wolves.
- Jackals: Several species in Africa and Asia, smaller than wolves but closely related.
- Dholes: Also called the Indian Wild Dog, found in South and Southeast Asia.
- African wild dogs: Endangered animals known for cooperative hunting.
- Wolves: Many species exist, including gray wolves, red wolves, and Ethiopian wolves.
Although these animals share wolf ancestry, they have evolved into distinct species with unique characteristics and adaptations.