Ridgway Public Library

Not all dogs are the playful pets we pamper; meet the WILD dogs. Wild dogs have fascinated mankind for thousands of years. Each species has its own tale--from being worshipped to being feared as a ravaging monster. What is fiction and what is fact about these furry animals?

Simple text compares and contrasts members of the dog family in terms of where the live, body features, eating habits, and size.

The Kratt brothers activate their creature powers to introduce readers to canids, the wild members of the dog family, including foxes, wolves, and the different types of wild dog found in different parts of the world.

Text and photographs highlight the evolutionary history of the dog family, their domestication, anatomy, behavior, and breeds. Presenta un recorrido por la familia de los perros, incluyendo lobos, zorros y chacales, y muestra los diferentes aspectos de su historia natural y evolución.