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==Etymology==
==Etymology==
The word "wolf" has its origins with the Old English word ''wulf''; which apparently came from Old High German<ref>https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wolf</ref>. The words "rapacious", "ravenous", and "voracious" were associated with this animal since at least the 12th century if not earlier, and often used to described the lustful desires of both men and women<ref>http://www.etymonline.com/?term=wolf</ref>.
The word "wolf" has its origins with the Old English word ''wulf''; which apparently came from Old High German<ref>https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wolf</ref>. The words "rapacious", "ravenous", and "voracious" were associated with this animal since at least the 12th century if not earlier, and often used to describe the lustful desires of both men and women<ref>http://www.etymonline.com/?term=wolf</ref>.
Several other canids are also known by the name "wolf". The [[red wolf]] (''Canis rufus'') of the southeastern [[United States]] continues to have some debate on whether it is a subspecies of the gray wolf or a distinct species in its own right. The [[coyote]] or prairie wolf (''Canis latrans'') of North America and the South American [[maned wolf]] (''Chrysocyon brachyurus'') bear the name as well but are not considered true wolves. Additionally, an extinct Australian marsupial, the [[thylacine]] (''Thylacinus cynocephalus'') has also been called the Tasmanian wolf due to its appearance.
Several other canids are also known by the name "wolf". The [[red wolf]] (''Canis rufus'') of the southeastern [[United States]] continues to have some debate on whether or not it is a subspecies of the gray wolf or a distinct species in its own right. The [[coyote]] or prairie wolf (''Canis latrans'') of North America and the South American [[maned wolf]] (''Chrysocyon brachyurus'') bear the name as well but are not considered true wolves. Additionally, an extinct Australian marsupial, the [[thylacine]] (''Thylacinus cynocephalus'') has also been called the Tasmanian wolf due to its appearance.
==Description==
==Description==