Canine in Rome's founding myth (4)

I believe the answer is:

wolf

(Other definitions for wolf that I've seen before include "Beast, member of pack" , "Pack-hunting carnivore" , "Lupine animal" , "philanderer" , "Predatory canine animal" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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