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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 … See more

    The English "wolf" stems from the Old English wulf, which is itself thought to be derived from the Proto-Germanic *wulfaz. The See more

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    The wolf is the largest extant member of the family Canidae, and is further distinguished from coyotes and jackals by a broader snout, … See more

    Distribution and habitat
    Wolves occur across Eurasia and North America. However, deliberate human persecution because of livestock predation and fear of attacks on humans has reduced the wolf's range to about one-third of its historic range; … See more

    The global wild wolf population in 2003 was estimated at 300,000. Wolf population declines have been arrested since the 1970s. This has … See more

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    In 1758, the Swedish botanist and zoologist Carl Linnaeus published in his Systema Naturae the binomial nomenclature. Canis is the Latin word meaning " See more

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    The wolf is a social animal. Its populations consist of packs and lone wolves, most lone wolves being … See more

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    In folklore, religion and mythology
    The wolf is a common motif in the mythologies and … See more

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    It is also distinguished from other Canis species by its less pointed ears and muzzle, as well as a shorter torso and a longer tail. The wolf is nonetheless related closely enough to smaller Canis species, such as the coyote and the golden jackal, to produce fertile hybrids with them.
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    The wolf is the largest extant member of the family Canidae. It is also distinguished from other Canis species by its less pointed ears and muzzle, as well as a shorter torso and a longer tail. The wolf is nonetheless related closely enough to smaller Canis species, such as the coyote and the golden jackal, to produce fertile hybrids with them.
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    In a broad sense, the numerous sub-species of wolf are categorized into two groups – Northern Wolves and Southern Wolves. While the northern wolves inhabit North America, Europe and northern Asia, the southern wolves are found in North Africa, the Arabian Peninsula and South Asia.
    Standing 76 cm (30 inches) tall at the shoulder, it weighs about 45 kg (100 pounds), but weight ranges from 14 to 65 kg (31 to 143 pounds), depending on the geographic area. Females average about 20 percent smaller than males. The largest wolves are found in west-central Canada, Alaska, and across northern Asia.
  7. International Wolf Center

    WEBThe International Wolf Center advances the survival of wolf populations by teaching about wolves, their relationship to wildlands and the human role in their future. Wolf Info Learn About Wolves

  8. Wolf Biology and Behavior | International Wolf Center

    WEBWolves can occur wherever there is a sufficient number of large ungulates such as deer, moose, elk, caribou, bison, and musk ox. Wolves were once considered a wilderness animal, however if human-caused mortality is …

  9. Basic Wolf Info | International Wolf Center

    WEBThis is a great place to begin learning all about wolves! Information in this section will start with the basics of wolves around the world and carry you through more advanced publications.

  10. Wolves 101 - National Geographic Society

    WEBOct 19, 2023 · Learn about the biology, ecology, and conservation of wolves, the largest members of the dog family. Watch a video that covers wolf species, howls, and history in the U.S.

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