This is a definitive book on the dog family, dealing with many aspects of the biology and conservation of wolves, dogs, jackals and foxes.It covers many topics relevant to modern conservation science, and features detailed case studies of many canid species across the globe.A must-have book for all scientists studying carnivores, predators, cooperative breeding, and social systems.A useful text for both undergraduate and graduate courses in behavioural ecology and conservation biology.Wild canids are the ancestors of the domestic dog and there are a large number of wolf and domestic dog enthusiasts who will be engaged by the contents of this book.