Systematic status of wild Canis in North-central Texas
Southeastern Naturalist
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Abstract
Skulls of wild Canis collected 2003–2004 in north-central Texas are morphometrically similar to a series taken there and in nearby areas in 1964–1971, which was considered to represent a population of Coyotes (C. latrans) modified through introgression from Red Wolves (C. rufus). A few of the new specimens closely resemble small examples of Red Wolves. Such affinity is supported by authoritative examination of living and videotaped animals. The persistence of influence of Red Wolves, long after presumed extirpation through hybridization and human persecution, may be relevant to wolf conservation.
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Mech, L.D., and Nowak, R.M., 2010, Systematic status of wild Canis in North-central Texas: Southeastern Naturalist, v. 9, no. 3, p. 587-594, https://doi.org/10.1656/058.009.0315.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Systematic status of wild Canis in North-central Texas |
| Series title | Southeastern Naturalist |
| DOI | 10.1656/058.009.0315 |
| Volume | 9 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Year Published | 2010 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Humboldt Field Research Institute |
| Publisher location | Steuben, ME |
| Contributing office(s) | Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center |
| Description | 8 p. |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Southeastern Naturalist |
| First page | 587 |
| Last page | 594 |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |