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Wolf

Canis lupus

Wolf (Canis lupus)Common

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Mammalcarnivore

Wolves are powerful wild dogs that roam across North America and Eurasia. They're the biggest members of the dog family, with thick fur that can be gray, brown, black, or even snowy white in Arctic regions. These social hunters live in close-knit packs and communicate through howls.

  • Wolves can interbreed with coyotes and jackals, producing fertile offspring.
  • Their fur patterns blend white, gray, brown and black for camouflage.
  • Arctic wolf subspecies often have nearly pure white coats.
ForestGrasslandTundraNorth AmericaEuropeAsia
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At a glance

Classification
Mammal
Scientific name
Canis lupus
Habitat
Forest, Grassland, Tundra
Regions in this directory
North America, Europe, Asia
Diet
carnivore
Relative size
large
IUCN Red List
Least Concern (LC)
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