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    The wolf (Canis lupus; pl.: wolves), also known as the gray wolf or grey wolf, is a large canine native to Eurasia and North America. More than thirty subspecies of Canis lupus have been recognized, including the dog and dingo, though gray wolves, as popularly understood, only comprise naturally-occurring wild subspecies.

  2. Jun 1, 2024 · Wolf, any of two species of wild doglike carnivores. The gray, or timber, wolf (Canis lupus), which inhabits vast areas of the Northern Hemisphere, is the better known. The Ethiopian, or Abyssinian, wolf (C. simensis) inhabits the highlands of Ethiopia; until recently it was considered a jackal.

  3. Find out how many wolf species exist, the... With their piercing looks and spine-tingling howls, wolves inspire both adoration and controversy around the world.

  4. www.nationalgeographic.com › animals › mammalsWolf | National Geographic

    Find out how many wolf species exist, the characteristics that make each wolf's howl unique, and how the wolf population in the continental United States nearly became extinct.

  5. May 15, 2024 · Gray wolf, largest wild member of the dog family (Canidae). It inhabits vast areas of the Northern Hemisphere. The largest males stand roughly 76 cm (30 inches) tall at the shoulder and can weigh up to 65 kg (143 pounds).

  6. Gray Wolf. Wolves live in groups called packs. A pack is a family of seven to eight wolves with a mom, dad, and offspring. The wolves' communication skills are very important to the pack's...

  7. Find out more about the scientific classification of wolves, and discover the different types of wolves found in the world and what makes them different. Link to: Wolf FAQ’s.

  8. There are two species, or types, of wolf. The best known is the gray wolf. It lives in North America, Europe, and Asia. The Ethiopian wolf was once considered a jackal. Many people now believe it is a wolf. It lives in Ethiopia. The red wolf was once thought to be a separate species.

  9. But one wolf is, in reality, like any other wolf in terms of natural history and behavior. There are far more commonalities among wolves than differences. All species and subspecies of wolves are social animals that live and hunt in families called packs, although adult wolves can and do survive alone.

  10. Oct 19, 2023 · Find out how many wolf species exist, the characteristics that make each wolf's howl unique, and how the wolf population in the continental United States nearly became extinct. With their piercing looks and spine-tingling howls, wolves inspire both adoration and controversy around the world.

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