Sentences with phrase «size than wolves»

With the exception of a few modern breeds, dogs generally have a smaller overall body size than wolves.

Not exact matches

Now, a study of the complete genomes of 28 canids reveals that despite differences in body size and behavior, North American gray wolves and coyotes are far more closely related than previously believed, and only recently split into two lineages.

Among other things, scientists are now trying to determine whether there is a red wolf population size that could persevere alongside the coyotes without human management, and whether there is more suitable habitat than the Albermarle Peninsula.

The first whales appeared more than 50 million years ago, arising from wolf - size land dwellers.

Jurassic World was probably the worst offender in this regard with its endless «we used THIS reptile's DNA which is why the blah - blah - saur can do THAT» exposition, but for a movie like this, all we really need to know is that good animals took some sort of crazy serum and now they're big and angry; the script's four authors, including Carlton Cuse (Lost, The Strain), devotes way more energy than they — or we — need trying to explain why a 500 - pound albino gorilla doubles in size overnight, and why later, a wolf develops porcupine - like quills and «wings» like a 200 - foot - long flying squirrel.

The size and position of the canid's shortened middle toe in relation to its pads indicates a dog rather than a wolf.