short-eared dog
US /ˌʃɔrt ɪrd ˈdɔɡ/
UK /ˌʃɔrt ɪrd ˈdɔɡ/

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a canid species native to the Amazon basin, known for its short ears and fox-like appearance
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The elusive short-eared dog is rarely seen in the wild.
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Conservation efforts are underway to protect the habitat of the short-eared dog.