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canine exhibit
A zoo habitat for housing and displaying wolves, foxes, coyotes, wild dogs, or other canines.
A canine exhibit is a zoo enclosure, habitat, or housing facility for any kinds of canines, including wolves, foxes, coyotes, jackals, wild dogs, and dingos.
The exhibit can focus on one kind of canine, such as wolves, or include several. It is not limited to domestic dogs.
Feline exhibits house cats, while this entry concerns canines. The display can be an enclosure or habitat without requiring a dedicated indoor house.
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aquatic mammal exhibit
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