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Dire wolf

dire wolf
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The dire wolf (Aeonocyon dirus) is a carnivorous mammal native to North America.

The dire wolf is an extinct species of canine which was native to the Americas during the Late Pleistocene and Early Holocene epochs. The species was named in 1858, four years after the first specimen had been found. — Wikipedia

Scientific name
Aeonocyon dirus
Class
Mammal
Family / order
Canidae
Diet
Carnivore
Habitat
Terrestrial
Found in
North America

What does a dire wolf eat?

The dire wolf is a carnivore, feeding on other animals.

Where do dire wolfs live?

Dire wolfs are found in North America, in terrestrial habitats.

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