Bear-Fox

Bear-foxes (Cynovulpidae) are a group of carnivoran mammals that are descended from a group of prehistoric foxes (resembling modern red foxes) of the Miocene, which evolved to replace the extinct bear-dogs (Amphicyonidae), which were neither bears or dogs but more closely related to dogs than bears. Unlike most other foxes, many species of bear-foxes grew much bigger than their early ancestors and are more carnivorous. Unlike most dogs, bear-foxes walk more like bears, hence the group's name, with the soles of their back feet being flat-footed, however, some species are built for long-distance running. Some species have retractable claws much like cats of many species, not just house cats, though many bear-foxes with these claws use them more often to climb trees than for capturing prey. Most species hunt in a manner like wolves, in groups of several individuals. Most of the larger bear-fox species are either listed as Vulnerable or Endangered due to climate change and/or poaching, but some larger species and many small-to-medium-sized species are listed as Least Concern due to conservation efforts and many species can tolerate most of human activities, including being able to adapt to life in the cities and suburbs.