Canis Aureus (Noun)
Meaning
Old World nocturnal canine mammal closely related to the dog; smaller than a wolf; sometimes hunts in a pack but usually singly or as a member of a pair.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- A canis aureus that found its way into an Indian village was met with caution and suspicion by the locals.
- Canis aureus are opportunistic omnivores that will eat insects, fruits and small mammals.
- While larger than a jackal a canis aureus is however significantly smaller than the grey wolf.
- If threatened or surprised a canis aureus releases a distinctive loud scream-like cry to scare off potential threats.
- Local legend states that only the most cunning of hunters can track and catch the elusive canis aureus.