Final answer:
The Aardwolf is the least closely related animal among the options given due to its distinct characteristics compared to the Gray Wolf and Coyote.
Explanation:
The Aardwolf (Proteles cristatus) is the least closely related animal among the choices provided. Despite having a similar name to the wolf, it belongs to a different genus and has distinct characteristics compared to the Gray Wolf (Canis lupus) and Coyote (Canis latrans).
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