Canis Lupus sapiens

Werewolves (Canis Dirus Sapiens) are a species of large bipedal canines found throughout different parts of the world. They were at one time found in Europe but were driven out the continent centuries ago They are still found in Russia, some parts of South America, the Middle East, and North America with Canada having the largest number. Werewolves have been called various names throughout history the french called them Loup-Garou, native american tribes called them medicine wolves, in modern america they have been given the additional name Dogmen. Unique among canines werewolves walk upright one two legs instead of four with the front paws evolving into hands. They interestingly enough have a human like barrel torso despite not being primates and are quite intelligent as well. Contrary to european myths, werewolves are not shapeshifters and are not the result of an infection rather they are a highly evolved species of canine in the wolf family werewolves also are not the rampaging monsters of the myths and hollywood films but are generally peaceful and avoid humans unless provoked. They live in tribal packs consisting anywhere from 6 to 50 members werewolves see themselves as guardians of nature and will protect the area they live in if they can in some cases they will protect humans that live in the same area. Not much is known of werewolf reproduction but they have smaller numbers of pups than most canines usually having only one or two at a time. Judging from archaeological sites found in some parts of North america, humans and werewolves are believed to have coexisted at some point in the past in peace but was broken by the arrival of European colonists who viewed the werewolves as demons. The exact number of werewolves is unknown at this time, but it is estimated to be fewer than six thousand.